Ecclesiastes 6:9-11

Christian Standard Bible

⁹ Better what the eyes see than wandering desire.^(A) This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.^[a](B)

¹⁰ Whatever exists was given its name long ago,^[b](C) and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one stronger than he.^{(D) 11} For when there are many words, they increase futility.^(E) What is the advantage for mankind?