Ecclesiastes 7:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 7:17

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Berean Standard Bible

Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

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KJV

King James Version

Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

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WEB

World English Bible

Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?

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ASV

American Standard Version

Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 7

¹⁵ In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.

¹⁶ Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

¹⁷ Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

¹⁸ It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

¹⁹ Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

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