Не говори: «отчего это прежние дни были лучше нынешних?», потому что не от мудрости ты спрашиваешь об этом.
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.
Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.
Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise.
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely concerning this.
Say not, How is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.