Grant me a good end, grant me a happy passage out of this world:
Be ever mindful of me, O my God, and direct me by this strait road to thy kingdom. Amen.
Chap. LVIII.
Of not searching into high matters,
nor into the secret judgments of God.
1. Son, see thou dispute not of high matters, nor of the hidden judgments of God; why this man is left thus, and this other is raised to so great grace; or why this person is so much afflicted, and that other so highly exalted.
These things are above the reach of man, neither can any reason or discourse be able to penetrate into the judgments of God.
When therefore the enemy suggests to thee such things as these, or thou hearest curious men inquiring into them, answer that of the prophet, Thou art just, O Lord, and thy judgment is right. Psalms cxviii.
[USCCB: Psalms cxix. 137. "You are righteous, LORD, and just are your edicts.">[
And again: The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. Psalms xviii.
[USCCB: Psalms xix. 8, 9. "The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.">[