Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Ecclesiastes 7:10
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Berean Standard Bible
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
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.
World English Bible
Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
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 Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Ecclesiastes 7
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.
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