¹⁵ That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.

⁹ That which has been is that which shall be; and that which has been done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

¹⁰ Is there a thing of which it may be said, "Behold, this is new?" It has been long ago, in the ages which were before us.

¹⁰ Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.