Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
II. Qoheleth’s Conclusions
10 Whatever is, was long ago given its name, and human nature is known; mortals cannot contend in judgment with One who is stronger.[a] 11 For the more words, the more vanity; what profit is there for anyone? 12 (A)For who knows what is good for mortals in life, the limited days of their vain life, spent like a shadow? Because who can tell them what will come afterward under the sun?(B)
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- 6:10–11 One who is stronger is, of course, God. The more vanity: contending with God is futile.
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