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13 And I (A)gave my heart to seek and (B)explore by wisdom concerning all that has been done under heaven. It is [a]a grievous (C)endeavor which God has given to the sons of men with which to occupy themselves. 14 I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is [b](D)vanity and striving after wind. 15 What is (E)bent cannot be straightened, and what is lacking cannot be counted.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 1:13 Lit an evil
  2. Ecclesiastes 1:14 Or futility