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Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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.
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
New International Version
10 Whatever exists has already been named,(A)
and what humanity is has been known;
no one can contend
with someone who is stronger.
11 The more the words,
the less the meaning,
and how does that profit anyone?
12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days(B) they pass through like a shadow?(C) Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?
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