Ecclesiastes 3:12-17

¹²I know that there is nothing good inherent in them, but for every one to rejoice and to do what is good during all his life.

¹³For also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy what is good for all his toil, is likewise a gift of God.

¹⁴I know that whatsoever God doth, that will be for ever; to it nothing can be added, and from it there is nothing to be diminished: and God hath so made it, that men should be afraid of him.

¹⁵That which hath been hath long since appeared again; and what is to be hath already been; and God seeketh again that which is sped away.

¹⁶And moreover I have seen under the sun, that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness; and that in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.

¹⁷I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time for every pursuit; and on account of every deed there will he judge.