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Ecclesiastes 6:10

That 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.
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English Standard Version

Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what man is, and that he is not able to dispute with one stronger than he.

New International Version

Whatever exists has already been named, and what man is has been known; no man can contend with one who is stronger than he.

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