Translations
Modern
Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.
Traditional
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.
Literal
That which has come to be, already its name has been called; and it is known that he is man, and he is not able to contend with one stronger than he.
Latin
Qui futurus est, jam vocatum est nomen ejus; et scitur quod homo sit, et non possit contra fortiorem se in judicio contendere.
Original
Hebrew
English
Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.
Notes
Whatever exists was named long ago: See Romans 8:29; Ephesians 1:5, 11.
it is known what man is: See Psalms 139:15–16.
he cannot contend with one stronger than he: See Romans 9:20–24.
God's control over everything is serious, but it gives us hope.