Berean Standard Bible
“Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.”
Ecclesiastes 7 offers a series of sayings on wisdom, sorrow and the limits of human understanding. The Teacher often says that what looks more pleasant is not always better for us.
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
King James Version (KJV)
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Say not, Why were the days which have gone by better than these? Such a question comes not from wisdom.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Nunca digas: ¿Qué es la causa que los tiempos pasados fueron mejores que éstos? Porque nunca de esto preguntarás con sabiduría.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
No digas: «todo tiempo pasado fue mejor», pues no sabes si en verdad lo fue.
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