ESV: Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
NIV: Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise to ask such questions.
NASB: Do not say, 'Why is it that the former days were better than these?' For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.
CSB: Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these? " since it is not wise of you to ask this.
NLT: Don’t long for 'the good old days.' This is not wise.
KJV: Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
NKJV: Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely concerning this.
