Ecclesiastes 1:15

That which is crooked, can none make straight: and that which faileth, cannot be nombred.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.

In Context

14I haue considered all the workes that are done vnder the sunne, and beholde, all is vanitie, and vexation of the spirit.

16I thought in mine heart, and said, Behold, I am become great, and excell in wisdome all them that haue bene before me in Ierusalem: and mine heart hath seene much wisedome and knowledge.

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Cross References

Job 34:29And when he giueth quietnesse, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who can beholde him, whether it be vpon nations, or vpon a man onely?

Ecclesiastes 7:12Say not thou, Why is it that the former dayes were better then these? for thou doest not enquire wisely of this thing.

Jeremiah 13:23Can the blacke More change his skin? or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do euill.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 1:13-18

Vanity of Human Wisdom. 12 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. 16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am… Read the whole commentary →

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