The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone?

Whatever exists was named long ago, and what happens to a man is foreknown; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.

Ecclesiastes 6:11 New Living Translation (NLT) · The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they?

Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better? Read full chapter · Ecclesiastes 6:11 in all English translations.

The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone? NIV: New International Version. Read Ecclesiastes 6 · Listen to Ecclesiastes 6.

Seeing that the things men pursue on earth increase vanities, what is man the better for his worldly devices?

Ecclesiastes 6:11 The longer you argue, the more useless it is, and you are no better off.... Read verse in Good News Translation.

The verse captures the universal struggle to find purpose and significance in a world that often emphasizes external achievements over internal transformation.

NASB For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a person? CSB For when there are many words, they increase futility.