Ecclesiastes 7:16

16 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise— why destroy yourself?

Ecclesiastes 7:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
ESV
16 Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
NLT
16 So don’t be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself?
MSG
16 So don't knock yourself out being good, and don't go overboard being wise. Believe me, you won't get anything out of it.
CSB
16 Don't be excessively righteous, and don't be overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Ecclesiastes 7:16 In-Context

14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
15 In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: the righteous perishing in their righteousness, and the wicked living long in their wickedness.
16 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise— why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool— why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
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