But as with so many other endeavors, mankind’s dam - building spree has shown a lack of wisdom and foresight, confirming the prophet Jeremiah’s words that “it does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step. ” — Jeremiah 10: 23.
יש בכך מתן תוקף לדברי ירמיהו הנביא, ש ” לא לאיש הולך והָכין את צעדו ” (‏ ירמיהו י ’: 23‏) .‏