Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.

American Standard Version (ASV)

That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Whatever is has been before, and what is to be is now; because God makes search for the things which are past.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

That which is was long ago, and that which is to be hath already been; and God bringeth back again that which is past.

World English Bible (WEB)

That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

What is that which hath been? already it is, and that which `is' to be hath already been, and God requireth that which is pursued.