That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? That which is far off ... Hengstenberg translates, 'Far off is that which is;' i:e., wisdom's aim, absolute being. Wisdom is "exceeding deep" when sought independently of 'fear of God' (; ; Job 11:7; Job 28:12; Romans 10:6). Hengstenberg compares in his view ; ; ; . The position of the Hebrew words is against the English version. Practical wisdom, or what man has to do, is no longer far off (; ). But the deeper understanding of God's providence and dealings on earth is dark, through our indwelling sin.

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