English Revised Version

Ecclesiastes 3:12-17 English Revised Version (ERV)

12. I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

13. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labour, is the gift of God.

14. I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

15. That which is hath been already; and that which is to be hath already been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.

16. And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.

17. I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.