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Chinese (traditional)Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?”
For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”
For it is not wise to ask such questions. Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. Do not say,
“Why were the former days better than these?”
For you do not inquire wisely concerning this. Don’t long for “the good old days.”
This is not wise. Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?”
For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this. Do not assert that the past was better than the present,
for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!Next verse!With image