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Ecclesiastes 7:17-19
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17 Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a simpleminded fool. Why should you (A)die before your time? 18 It is good that you seize one thing and also not [a]let go of the other; for the one who (B)fears God comes forth with [b]both of them.

19 (C)Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten men with power who are in a city.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Lit rest your hand
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Lit all
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Ecclesiastes 7:17-19
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17 Do not be overwicked,
    and do not be a fool—
    why die before your time?(A)
18 It is good to grasp the one
    and not let go of the other.
    Whoever fears God(B) will avoid all extremes.[a]

19 Wisdom(C) makes one wise person more powerful(D)
    than ten rulers in a city.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Or will follow them both
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