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Ecclesiastes 6:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 6:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
9 Better what the eyes see than wandering desire.(A) This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.[a](B)
10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago,[b](C) and it is known what mankind 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 mankind?
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Ecclesiastes 6:9-11
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 6:9-11
New International Version
9 Better what the eye sees
than the roving of the appetite.
This too is meaningless,
a chasing after the wind.(A)
10 Whatever exists has already been named,(B)
and what humanity is has been known;
no one can contend
with someone who is stronger.
11 The more the words,
the less the meaning,
and how does that profit anyone?
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