Ecclesiastes 6:11

Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 6:11

BSB
For the more words, the more futility-and how does that profit anyone?
AKJV
Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?
CPDV
There are many words, and many of these, in disputes, hold much emptiness.
ERV
Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?
NHEB
For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man?
SMT
For there is many words increasing vanity, what shall remain to man?

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 6:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 6:11
Summary
Multiple vanities accomplish nothing for humanity
Event
Questioning benefit of increased emptiness
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom