KJV ORIGINAL
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Think about what God has done: who can straighten out what He has made crooked?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is reminding us that God's ways and timing are beyond our ability to change or fully understand.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon (or a teacher in his tradition) around 950-250 BCE. The book reflects on life's mysteries and the limits of human wisdom. In ancient Israel, people often struggled to understand why God allowed suffering and seeming injustices, much like people do today.
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