Ecclesiastes 7:11 - Tree of Life Version Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and even better for those who see the sun. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun. American Standard Version (1901) Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun. Common English Bible Wisdom is as good as an inheritance— an advantage for those who see the sun. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Say not: What thinkest thou is the cause that former times were better than they are now? for this manner of question is foolish. |
The Torah from Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is foolishness.
For her trade-value is better than silver, and her yield better than fine gold.
She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares to her.
I realized that: Wisdom is more beneficial than folly as light is better than darkness.
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.