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1 For everything there is a season, and a time for very purpose under heaven: 2 a time to be

1 I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this

1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher;

1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is heavy upon men: 2 a

1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better

1 Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and, behold, the tears of