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.
10 Whatever exists has already been named, and what humanity is has been known; no one can contend with someone who is stronger.
10 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.
10 Whatever happens, happens. Its destiny is fixed. You can't argue with fate.
10 Whatever one is, he has been named already, For it is known that he is man; And he cannot contend with Him who is mightier than he.
10 Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there's no use arguing with God about your destiny.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 6:10
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 6:7-12
(Read Ecclesiastes 6:7-12)
A little will serve to sustain us comfortably, and a great deal can do no more. The desires of the soul find nothing in the wealth of the world to give satisfaction. The poor man has comfort as well as the richest, and is under no real disadvantage. We cannot say, Better is the sight of the eyes than the resting of the soul in God; for it is better to live by faith in things to come, than to live by sense, which dwells only upon present things. Our lot is appointed. We have what pleases God, and let that please us. The greatest possessions and honours cannot set us above the common events of human life. Seeing that the things men pursue on earth increase vanities, what is man the better for his worldly devices? Our life upon earth is to be reckoned by days. It is fleeting and uncertain, and with little in it to be fond of, or to be depended on. Let us return to God, trust in his mercy through Jesus Christ, and submit to his will. Then soon shall we glide through this vexatious world, and find ourselves in that happy place, where there is fulness of joy and pleasures for evermore.