He would tell you there are many sides to wisdom; there are things too deep for human knowledge. God is punishing you less than you deserve.

Where, then, is the source of wisdom? Where can we learn to understand?

Even death and destruction Admit they have heard only rumors.

One of them answered, "No one is, Your Majesty. The prophet Elisha tells the king of Israel what you say even in the privacy of your own room."

you would surely have discovered it, because you know our secret thoughts.

but even darkness is not dark for you, and the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are the same to you.

He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light.

"So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known.

But it was to us that God made known his secret by means of his Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, even the hidden depths of God's purposes.

So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.

Make it a day of gloom and thick darkness; cover it with clouds, and blot out the sun.

They fear the light of day, but darkness holds no terror for them.

There is no darkness dark enough to hide a sinner from God.

The LORD made the stars, the Pleiades and Orion. He turns darkness into daylight and day into night. He calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the earth. His name is the LORD.

and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, to guide our steps into the path of peace."