Ecclesiastes 7:10
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordSay not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
— Ecclesiastes 7:10, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about 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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Say not thou, 'What was it, That the former days were better than these?' For thou hast not asked wisely of this.