Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
World English Bible
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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Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Lexham English Bible
It is Futile for Humans to Complain about God’s Irresistible Will
10 Whatever is—it was already determined,
what will be—it has already been decided.[a]
As for man, he cannot argue
against what is more powerful than him.
11 Increasing words only multiplies futility,[b]
how does that profit anyone?
The Future is Inscrutable to Humans
12 For who knows what is good for a man in his life during the few days of his fleeting life, which are fleeting as a shadow? For who can tell anyone what will happen in the future[c] under the sun?
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- Ecclesiastes 6:10 Literally “and his name is known what he is man”
- Ecclesiastes 6:11 Literally “Where there are numerous words, it makes numerous vanity”
- Ecclesiastes 6:12 Literally “after him”
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