Ecclesiastes 7:10

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Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
World English Bible (WEB)
Say{H559}{(H8799)} not thou, What is the cause that the former{H7223} days{H3117} were better{H2896} than these? for thou dost not enquire{H7592}{(H8804)} wisely{H2451} concerning this.
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Say not thou, ‘What was it, That the former days were better than these?’ For thou hast not asked wisely of this.
Young's Literal Translation

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