15 That which is, (A)already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God (B)seeks what has been driven away.[a]

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16 Moreover, (C)I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even (D)there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. 17 I said in my heart, (E)God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is (F)a time for every matter and for every work.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 3:15 Hebrew what has been pursued

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