Ecclesiastes 6:10 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whatever [man] is, he has been named that long ago, and it is known that it is man [Adam]; nor can he contend with Him who is mightier than he [whether God or death]. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Whatever happens has already been designated, and human beings are fully known. They can’t contend with the one who is stronger than they are. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever shall be in the future, his name has already been called. And it is known that he is a man and that he is not able to contend in judgment against one who is stronger than himself. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself. |
Why do you strive against him, because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?
*Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.*
For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.
As for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
*Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn't know who shall gather.
That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.
For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man?
Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Yarden against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd who will stand before me?