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18 It is good that thou should take hold of this; and also from the other not withdraw thy hand; for he that fears God shall come through with everything.

19 Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.

20 For surely there is not a just man upon earth that in doing good does not sin.

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18 It is good to grasp the one
    and not let go of the other.
    Whoever fears God(A) will avoid all extremes.[a]

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

20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous,(D)
    no one who does what is right and never sins.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Or will follow them both