Ecclesiastes 7:13
Give thought to the work of God. Who will make straight what he has made bent?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
In Context
Cross References
Job 11:10If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose?
Job 34:29...
Psalms 8:3\8:2\You have made clear your strength even out of the mouths of babies at the breast, because of those who are against you; so that you may put to shame the cruel and violent man.
Ecclesiastes 1:15That which is bent may not be made straight, and that which is not there may not be numbered.
Isaiah 5:12And corded instruments and wind-instruments and wine are in their feasts: but they give no thought to the work of the Lord, and they are not interested in what his hands are doing.
Isaiah 43:13From time long past I am God, and from this day I am he: there is no one who is able to take you out of my hand: when I undertake a thing, by whom will my purpose be changed?
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:12-23
The Advantages of Wisdom. 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.… Read the whole commentary →