11 Who is able to interpret the wonders of the Lord? (ODE) 12 For he who could interpret would be dissolved and would become that which is interpreted. (ODE) 13 For it suffices to know and to rest: for in rest the singers stand, (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 26:11–13
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Sirach 16:19–21
19 The mountains and the foundations of the earth together are shaken with trembling when he looks at them. (WEB) 20 No heart will think about these things. Who could comprehend his ways? (WEB) 21 Like a tempest which no man can see, so, the majority of his works are hidden. (WEB)
2 Baruch 75:3–5
3 Or who can comprehend Thy intelligence? (2BA) 4 Or who is able to recount the thoughts of Thy mind? (2BA) 5 Or who of those who are born can hope to come to those things, Unless he is one to whom Thou art merciful and gracious? (2BA)
Ecclesiastes 8:6–8
6 For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him. 7 Since no one knows what will happen, who can tell him what is to come? 8 As no man has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has authority over his day…
Sirach 43:27–29
27 We may say many things, but couldn’t say enough. The summary of our words is, “He is everything!” (WEB) 28 How could we have strength to glorify him? For he is himself the greater than all his works. (WEB) 29 The Lord is awesome and exceedingly great! His power is marvelous! (WEB)
Book of Enoch 93:10–12
10 And at its close shall be elected The elect righteous of the eternal plant of righteousness, To receive sevenfold instruction concerning all His creation. (ENO) 11 [For who is there of all the children of men that is able to hear the voice of the Holy One without being… (ENO)
Ecclesiastes 7:23–25
23 All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me. 24 What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it? 25 I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity…
2 Baruch 54:11–13
11 For I will not be silent in praising the Mighty One, And with the voice of praise I will recount His marvellous deeds. (2BA) 12 For who doeth like unto Thy marvellous deeds, O God, Or who comprehendeth Thy deep thought of life. (2BA) 13 For with Thy counsel Thou dost govern all… (2BA)
2 Baruch 3:6–8
6 us, how shall the name of Israel be again remembered? Or how shall one speak of Thy praises? (2BA) 7 or to whom shall that which is in Thy law be explained? Or shall the world return to its nature (of), (2BA) 8 aforetime and the age revert to primeval silence? And shall the mu… (2BA)
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