Ecclesiastes 3:15

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever has been, the name of it was given long ago, and it is know what man is. Neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.

Ecclesiastes 2:12

And I turned myself to behold wisdom and madness and folly. For what [can] the man [do] who comes after the king? [Even] that which has been done long ago.