Ecclesiastes 6:10 - King 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. More versionsAmplified 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. |