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.

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.

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.

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.

YLT - What `is' that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it `is' man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.

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