he human intellect relies upon "understanding" to discern the best course for the future. In this verse, the word used for "understanding" (binah) derives from a word that refers to the idea of "interval," or "space between" (bayin). The word suggests, then, that intellectual understanding involves a sense of discrimination or discernment between things -- usually in terms of temporal sequences and logical connections.

Human understanding attempts to predict, anticipate, and infer relationships between events, but we are to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. Only God can adequately discern our future path and lead us into the victory of faith.