10 Whatever (A)exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he (B)cannot dispute with the [a]one who is mightier than he is. 11 For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a person? 12 For who knows what is good for a person during his lifetime, during the few [b]years of his futile life? He will [c]spend them like a shadow. For who can tell a person (C)what will happen after him under the sun?

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  1. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Or Him who
  2. Ecclesiastes 6:12 Lit days
  3. Ecclesiastes 6:12 Lit do

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

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  1. Ecclesiastes 6:12 Lit days
  2. Ecclesiastes 6:12 Lit do