Wisdom 9:14-16

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁴ For the thoughts of mortal men are fearful, and our counsels uncertain.

¹⁵ For the corruptible body is a load upon the soul, and the earthly habitation presseth down the mind that museth upon many things.

¹⁶ And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth: and with labour do we find the things that are before us. But the things that are in heaven, who shall search out?