Ecclesiastes 7:13

Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:13

BSB

Consider the work of God: Who can straighten what He has bent?

AKJV

Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?

CPDV

Consider the works of God, that no one is able to correct whomever he has despised.

ERV

Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?

NHEB

Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?

SMT

See the work of God: for who shall be able to make straight what he made it crooked?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:13

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:13

Summary

God's works cannot be altered

Event

Contemplating God's immutable designs

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC