Ecclesiastes 7:16

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest you destroy thyself?

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: Elohim also has set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

15 All have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked that prolongeth in his wickedness.

16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest you destroy thyself?

17 Be not over much wicked, neither be you foolish: why shouldest you die before your time?

18 good that you shouldest take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that feareth Elohim shall come forth of them all.

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