Limitations of Human Wisdom

8:16 When I tried71 to gain72 wisdom

and to observe the activity73 on earth—

even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night74—

8:17 then I discerned all that God has done:75

No one really comprehends what happens76 on earth.77

Despite all human78 efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp79 it.80

Even if81 a wise person claimed82 that he understood,

he would not really comprehend83 it.84