Les Proverbes 24:7 Cabale : Ohr Ne'erav & Sha'arei Kedusha

Concerning people of these three types, we may say that, although their intention is to exalt this science, they are, truthfully, not qualified to speak of it. Who should come and testify—one who has not observed the moon or one who has?⁵Witnesses to the sighting of a new moon were rigorously interrogated. See Mishnah, Rosh ha-Shanah 2:6. True it is that this science is sublime and exalted, as we will yet indicate with God’s help. However, concerning these people and their ilk, we must say [that they are] those who speak of you with deliberate evil (Ps. 139:20). Of them it is said, Wisdom is too high for a fool; he dare not open his mouth in the gates (Prov. 24:7). It is also written, The conceited man seeks wisdom yet finds none; to one of understanding, knowledge comes easily (Prov. 14:6). It is also written, I love those who love me; those who search for me find me (Prov. 8:17). There are many similar [verses] in the admonitions of King Solomon, peace upon him.

Moreover, the evil inclination will even come under the guise of piety and tell him, “How can it even enter your mind that you, who are nothing but dust, worms and maggots, can come close and be sanctified in the holiness of the King of the world! Does not the verse state,⁴¹⁶Proverbs 24:7 ‘For a fool wisdom is unattainable?’” Moreover, the evil inclination says, “Even if you attain righteousness, does it not say,⁴¹⁷Job 35:7 ‘If you are righteous, what have you given Him?’” In addition, depression causes the Holy Spirit (Ru’ach HaKodesh) to depart from him.