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Ecclesiastes 7:16

“Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?”
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14In the day of prosperity, be joyful, but in the day of adversity, consider this: God has made one of these along with the other, so that a man cannot discover anything that will come after him.

15In 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.

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

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

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

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