Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago,[a](A) and it is known what man 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 man? 12 For who knows what is good for man in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow?(D) Who can tell man what will happen after him under the sun?
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- Ecclesiastes 6:10 Lit name already
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New Living Translation
The Future—Determined and Unknown
10 Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny.
11 The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they?
12 In the few days of our meaningless lives, who knows how our days can best be spent? Our lives are like a shadow. Who can tell what will happen on this earth after we are gone?
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