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
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
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