Ecclesiastes 6:9-11

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁹ Better what the eyes see than wandering desire.^(A) This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.^(B)

¹⁰ Whatever exists was given its name long ago,^[a](C) and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.^{(D) 11} For when there are many words, they increase futility.^(E) What is the advantage for man?