16When I gave my heart to know wisdom
and look at the business that is done on the earth
– even though day and night, one does not see sleep with one’s eyes, –
17and I looked at all the work of God:
a human being cannot find out about the work that is done under the sun.
When a human being works in seeking, he doesn’t find.
Even if a wise person says they will know, they cannot find it out.
Eternal God and Father,
you create us by your power,
and redeem us by your love,
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,
that we may give ourselves in love and service
to one another and to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen