Ecclesiastes 6:10 cpdv — 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 a…

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. "

— Ecclesiastes 6:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ecclesiastes 6 — Context

7

Every labor of man is for his mouth, but his soul will not be filled.

8

What do the wise have which is more than the foolish? And what does the pauper have, except to continue on to that place, where there is life?

9

It is better to see what you desire, than to desire what you cannot know. But this, too, is emptiness and a presumption of spirit.

10

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.

11

There are many words, and many of these, in disputes, hold much emptiness.

Ecclesiastes 6:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 6:10 say?
Ecclesiastes 6:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 6:10 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 6:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 6, verse 10.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 6:10.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 6:10 in?
Ecclesiastes 6:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 6:10?
Ecclesiastes 6:10 reads (CPDV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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