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Ecclesiastes 7:17

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

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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.

¹⁹Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

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