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Ecclesiastes 3:18

I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
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English Standard Version

I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts.

New International Version

I also thought, "As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals.

Catholic Public Domain Version

I said in my heart, about the sons of men, that God would test them, and reveal them to be like wild animals