Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
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10 Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what humans are and that they are not able to dispute with those who are stronger.(A) 11 The more words, the more vanity, so how is one the better? 12 For who knows what is good for mortals while they live the few days of their vain life, which they pass like a shadow? For who can tell them what will be after them under the sun?(B)
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Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Common English Bible
10 Whatever happens has already been designated, and human beings are fully known. They can’t contend with the one who is stronger than they are. 11 Because the more words increase, the more everything is pointless. What do people gain by it? 12 Because who knows what’s good for human beings during life, during their brief pointless life, which will pass away like a shadow? Who can say what the future holds for people under the sun?
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