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”
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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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