10. There is a thing of which it is said, “Look at this! This is new!” But it already existed in ages past before us.
11. There is neither remembrance of former generations, nor will there be remembrance of future generations.
12. I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13. I applied my mind to seek and to search by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. It is a grievous task God has given to humans.
14. I saw all the works that are done under the sun. Look! Everything is vanity and chasing wind.
15. What is twisted cannot be straightened, and what is lacking cannot be counted.