“Why were the former days better than these?”
For you do not inquire wisely concerning this.
But the1 excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives blife to those who have it.
But in the day of adversity consider:
Surely God has appointed the one1 as well as the other,
So that man can find out nothing that will come after him.
aThere is a just man who perishes in his righteousness,
And there is a wicked man who prolongs life in his wickedness.
And also not remove your hand from the other;
For he who afears God will escape them all.
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American Standard Version
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Amplified® Bible
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun.
Contemporary English Version
Having wisdom is better than an inheritance.
Darby English Version
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
Good News Bible
Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance
King James Version
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
New American Standard Bible
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.
New International Version
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing
and benefits those who see the sun.
New King James Version
Wisdom is good with an inheritance,
And profitable to those who see the sun.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Wisdom along with an inheritance proves good And an advantage to those who see the sun.
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.
Young's Literal Translation
Wisdom `is' good with an inheritance, And an advantage `it is' to those beholding the sun.
New English Translation
Wisdom, like1 an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.2
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