Ecclesiastes 6:10

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 6:10

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.

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KJV

King James Version

That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it [is] man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

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WEB

World English Bible

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.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 6

⁸ What advantage, then, has the wise man over the fool? What gain comes to the poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others?

⁹ Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

¹⁰ Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.

¹¹ For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?

¹² For who knows what is good for a man during the few days in which he passes through his fleeting life like a shadow? Who can tell a man what will come after him under the sun?

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