Ecclesiastes 6:9-12
New American Standard Bible
10Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with the one who is mightier than he is.
11For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a person?
12For who knows what is good for a person during his lifetime, during the few years of his futile life? He will spend them like a shadow. For who can tell a person what will happen after him under the sun?
King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 6
9Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
10Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one stronger than he.
11For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for mankind?
12For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?
New Living Translation
English Standard Version
10Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what man is, and that he is not able to dispute with one stronger than he.
11The more words, the more vanity, and what is the advantage to man?
12For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun?
New International Version