Ecclesiastes 7:9-11

Darby Translation

⁹Be not hasty in thy spirit to be vexed; for vexation resteth in the bosom of fools.

¹⁰Say not, How is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.

¹¹Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.

Ecclesiastes 7:9-11

New International Version

⁹Do not be quickly provoked^(A) in your spirit,
for anger resides in the lap of fools.^(B)

¹⁰Do not say, “Why were the old days^(C) better than these?”
For it is not wise to ask such questions.

¹¹Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing^(D)
and benefits those who see the sun.^(E)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)