Is there a thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been long ago, in the ages which were before us.

And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been done long ago.

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.

Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun.