Ecclesiastes 3:1

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Solomon · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel, renowned for wisdom

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Context

1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;