Ecclesiastes 7:11 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 更多版本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. English Standard Version 2016 Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. |
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, And the gain thereof than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies: And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.