Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" For it is not wise to ask such questions. 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. Berean Study Bible Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this. Douay-Rheims Bible Say not: What thinkest thou is the cause that former times were better than they are now? for this manner of question is foolish. English Revised Version Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this. King James Bible Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this. World English Bible Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this. 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. Ecclesiastes 7:10 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 7:10 NIVEcclesiastes 7:10 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:10 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:10 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:10 NKJV Ecclesiastes 7:10 KJV |