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Ecclesiastes 7:13

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Ecclesiastes 7:13

Verse 13 of 29

Scripture focus

Consider the work of God: for who can make [that] straight, which he hath made crooked?

Ecclesiastes 7:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:13

Theological / Devotional

Consider. Literally, “see.”

The work of God. That is, the way by which Providence leads us through life (see Job 9:12 ; 11:10; 12:14).

Crooked. Probably a reference to the various experiences of life, its afflictions, difficulties, trials, and sufferings. Abraham had his “cross” to bear (Gen. 15:2, 3), as did Hannah (1 Sam. 1:5, 6), and Paul (2 Cor. 12:7). One must recognize the hand of God over all, and proceed in faith (Rom. 11:36; 2 Cor. 4:18; Heb. 2:10), never questioning the wisdom or goodness of God (Job 9:12 ; 11:10; 12:14).

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