NET Bible
"Do not say,“Why were the old days better than these days?” for it is not wise to ask that."
— Ecclesiastes 7:10, NET Bible
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.”
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this. ”
“Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this.”
“Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool.”
“Say not, Why were the days which have gone by better than these? Such a question comes not from wisdom.”
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.”
Human Wisdom Overturned by Adversity Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.
Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Do not say,“Why were the old days better than these days?” for it is not wise to ask that.
Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.
For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Wisdom Acknowledges God’s Orchestration of Life Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent?