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10 Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he. 11 For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man? 12 For who knows what is good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he spends like a shadow? For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?

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10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago,[a](A) and it is known what mankind 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 mankind? 12 For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow?(D) Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?

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  1. 6:10 Lit name already