World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 1:15
“That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 1
I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.
I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind.
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