Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
English Standard Version
10 Whatever has come to be has (A)already been named, and it is known what man is, and that he is not able to (B)dispute with one stronger than he. 11 The more words, the more vanity, and what is the advantage to man? 12 For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his (C)vain[a] life, which he passes like (D)a shadow? For who can tell man what will be (E)after him under the sun?
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- Ecclesiastes 6:12 The Hebrew term hebel can refer to a “vapor” or “mere breath” (see note on 1:2)
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago,[a](A) and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one stronger than he.(B) 11 For when there are many words, they increase futility.(C) What is the advantage for mankind? 12 For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow?(D) Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?
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- 6:10 Lit name already
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