Ecclesiastes 7:10

Ecclesiastes 7:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”

For it is not wise to ask such questions.

10Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?”

For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.

10Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?”

For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.

10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”

For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.

10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”

For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

10Don’t say, “Why were things better in the good old days?”

It isn’t wise to ask that kind of question.