Quiz: Bible Catchphrases

This expression has been in use since Old Testament times and is recorded in the Book of Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach: "Burden not thyself above thy power while thou livest; and have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than thyself..." (Sirach 13:2). In modern usage, the expression "burden above power" can be used both literally and figuratively, e.g., an exorbitant burden, an impossible burden.