New International Version (NIV)
10Whatever exists has already been named,
and what humanity is has been known;
no one can contend
with someone who is stronger.
Ecclesiastes 6:10
Ecclesiastes 6:10 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
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.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
10Whatever exists has already been named [long ago], and it is known what [a frail being] man is; for he cannot dispute with Him who is mightier than he.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
10Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.
American Standard Version (ASV)
10Whatsoever 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.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
10What is that that hath bene? the name thereof is nowe named: and it is knowen that it is man: and he cannot striue with him that is stronger then he.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
10Whatever 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.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
10God has already planned what now exists.
He has already decided what a human being is.
No one can argue with someone
who is stronger.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
10Everything that is here today already has its name.
Everyone knows what we humans are like.
It is useless to argue with someone who is more powerful than we are.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
10What [is] that which has been? Already is its name called, and it is known that it [is] man, || And he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.