15. That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.
16. Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.
17. I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.
18. I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts.