Ecclesiastes 3:15

That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.

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WEBBE

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.

BSB

What exists has already been, and what will be has already been, for God will call to account what has passed.

KJV

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

ASV

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.

BBE

Whatever is has been before, and what is to be is now; because God makes search for the things which are past.

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