Ecclesiastes 7:17-19

New Century Version

¹⁷Don’t be too wicked,
    and don’t be foolish.
    Why die before your time?
¹⁸It is good to grab the one and not let go of the other;
    those who honor God will hold them both.

¹⁹Wisdom makes a person stronger
than ten leaders in a city.

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Ecclesiastes 7:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Do not be overwicked,
    and do not be a fool—
    why die before your time?^(A)
¹⁸It is good to grasp the one
    and not let go of the other.
    Whoever fears God^(B) will avoid all extremes.^[a]