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10 Whatever (A)exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; and he (B)cannot dispute with him who is stronger than he is. 11 For there are many words which increase vanity. What then is the advantage to a man? 12 For who knows what is good for a man during his lifetime, during the few days of his vain life? He will make do with them like a (C)shadow. For who can tell a man (D)what will be after him under the sun?

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10 [a]Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what [b]man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he. 11 Seeing there are many [c]things that increase vanity, what is man the better? 12 For who knoweth what is good for man in his life, [d]all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Or, Whatsoever he be, his name was given him long ago, and it is known that he is man
  2. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Hebrew Adam. See Gen. 2:7.
  3. Ecclesiastes 6:11 Or, words
  4. Ecclesiastes 6:12 Hebrew the number of the days.