Ecclesiastes 7:11 - Revised Version 1885

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

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Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun.

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance— an advantage for those who see the sun.

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.

Say not: What thinkest thou is the cause that former times were better than they are now? for this manner of question is foolish.