Quotes About Understanding

Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?

They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!

Then Job answered:

“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!

But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?

But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you.

Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you.

Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?

Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food?

Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.

True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.

He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood.

What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.

If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.

Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.

Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?

Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?