Ecclesiastes 7:24

Modern

What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it?

Traditional

That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

Literal

Far off is that which has been, and very deep—who can find it out?

Latin

…multo magis quam erat. Et alta profunditas, quis inveniet eam?

Hebrew

English

What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it?

it was beyond me: The Teacher could not find the wisdom or reasons he sought. Such reasons are hidden in God's mind (Ecclesiastes 3:11; 8:17).

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
1 Timothy 6:16
He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
Isaiah 55:8–9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD.
Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 36:6
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
Job 11:7–8
Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?
Job 28:12–23
But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?
Deuteronomy 30:11–14
For this commandment I give you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.