14. I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.
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.
16. Moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
17. I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
18. I said in my heart, “As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.