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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

That which is, has been named before, and of what man is there is knowledge. He has no power against one stronger than he.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que es, ya su nombre ha sido nombrado; y se sabe que es hombre, y que no podrá contender con el que es más fuerte que él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Todo lo que pasa está decidido de antemano; desde antiguo ya se sabía lo que cada ser humano habría de ser. Así que es inútil que discutas con Dios sobre tu destino.

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