Ecclesiastes 7:10
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
In context
8 The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.
12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
- KJV King James Version
- Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
- WEB World English Bible
- Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Say not thou, 'What was it, That the former days were better than these?' For thou hast not asked wisely of this.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Say not, How is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.