That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.\par
Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what {\i can} the man {\i do} that cometh after the king? {\i even} that which hath been done long ago.