Ecclesiastes 6:10
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThat 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.
— Ecclesiastes 6:10, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
What <FI>is<Fi> that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it <FI>is<Fi> man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.