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Ecclesiastes 3:15
What exists has already been, and what will be has already been, for God will call to account what has passed.
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.
World English Bible
That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago. God seeks again that which is passed away.
American Standard Version
That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.
Geneva Bible 1599
What is that that hath bene? that is nowe: and that that shalbe, hath now bene: for God requireth that which is past.
Darby Translation
That which is was long ago, and that which is to be hath already been; and God bringeth back again that which is past.
Young's Literal Translation
What is that which hath been? already it is, and that which [is] to be hath already been, and God requireth that which is pursued.
Bible in Basic English
Whatever is has been before, and what is to be is now; because God makes search for the things which are past.
14I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.
16Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.
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