Ecclesiastes 3:15

That which hath been made, the same continueth: the things that shall be, have already been: and God restoreth that which is past.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.

In Context

14I have learned that all the works which God hath made, continue for ever: we cannot add any thing, nor take away from those things which God hath made that he may be feared.

16I saw under the sun in the place of judgment wickedness, and in the place of justice iniquity.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:10He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 3:12-16

Mutability of Human Affairs. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken… Read the whole commentary →

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