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Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one stronger than he.
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.
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.
Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with the one who is mightier than he is.
Whatever exists has already been named, and what humanity is has been known; no one can contend with someone who is stronger.
Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So thereโs no use arguing with God about your destiny.
Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.