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18 It would be best for you to hold on to one
    and not let go of the other.[a]
    For the one who fears God will eventually succeed.
19 Wisdom gives greater strength to the wise man
    than ten rulers in a city.
20 There is no one on earth who is so righteous
    that he does nothing but good and never sins.[b]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Hold on to one and not let go of the other: i.e., the words in verses 16-17.
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:20 For more on the truth set forth in this verse, see Rom 3:9-20 and note; 5:12-21 and note.

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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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:18 Or will follow them both