Ecclesiastes 11:5
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Qohelet urges action without waiting for perfect conditions: cast your bread upon the waters for you will find it after many days. Plant in the morning and evening since you do not know which will prosper. The final section turns …
Other Translations
As thou knowest not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child; even so thou knowest not the work of God who doeth all.
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As you have no knowledge of the way of the wind, or of the growth of the bones in the body of her who is with child, even so you have no knowledge of the works of God who has made all.
Cross References
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of …
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of …
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.
Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: …
O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.