KJV ORIGINAL
That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What is twisted cannot be straightened out, and what is missing cannot be counted.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is observing that some problems in life are unfixable and some losses are beyond measuring.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the opening chapter of Ecclesiastes, where Solomon (traditionally considered the author) is reflecting on the limitations and frustrations of human existence. He's sharing his observations about life's permanent imperfections and the reality that human effort cannot solve every problem or restore every loss.
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