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Ecclesiastes 6:11-12
Revised Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 6:11-12
Revised Standard Version
11 The more words, the more vanity, and what is man the better? 12 For 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?
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Ecclesiastes 6:11-12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 6:11-12
New International Version
11 The more the words,
the less the meaning,
and how does that profit anyone?
12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days(A) they pass through like a shadow?(B) Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?
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