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Ecclesiastes 11:4
He who watches the wind will fail to sow,
from Cast Your Bread upon the Waters, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
What it says

Whoever waits for perfect wind and weather will fail to sow and reap.

What it is doing

This verse warns against hesitation that becomes fruitless inaction.

In context

1Cast your bread upon the waters, 2Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, 3If the clouds are full, 4He who watches the wind will fail to sow, 5As you do not know the path of the wind, 6Sow your seed in the morning,