Ecclesiastes 7:10

Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:10

BSB

Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

AKJV

Say not you, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for you do not inquire wisely concerning this.

CPDV

You should not say: "What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?" For this type of question is foolish.

ERV

Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.

NHEB

Do not say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this.

SMT

Thou shalt not say, Why was it the former days were good above these? for thou didst not ask from wisdom concerning this.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:10

SayH559VerbnotthouWhatisthecausethattheformerH7223 daysH3117Noun MasculinewerebetterH2896thantheseforthoudostnotenquireH7592Verb wiselyH2451Noun Feminineconcerningthis

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:10

Summary

Nostalgia for past is unwise

Event

Discouraging comparison to earlier days

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC