14 For man shall rest in the shadow of wisdom, and in the shadow of silver: but the excellency of the knowledge of wisdom giveth life to the possessors thereof.

15 Behold the work of God; for who can make (A)straight that which he hath made crooked?

16 In the day of wealth be of good comfort, and in the day of affliction [a]consider: God also hath made this contrary to that, to the intent that man should find [b]nothing after him.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 7:16 Consider wherefore God doth send it and what may comfort thee.
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:16 That man should be able to control nothing in his works.

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