Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.
NMVSay not youi, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for youi do not enquire wisely concerning this.
OJBSay thou not, What is the cause that the yamim harishonim were better than these? For it is not because of chochmah that thou dost inquire concerning this.
T4TDo not say, “Things were a lot better [RHQ] previously,” because it is people who are not wise who say that.