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For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them. Indeed, they do not know what is to be, for who can tell them how it will be? No one has power over the wind[a] to restrain the wind,[b] or power over the day of death; there is no discharge from the battle, nor does wickedness deliver those who practise it.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 8:8 Or breath
  2. Ecclesiastes 8:8 Or breath

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