Ecclesiastes 7:16

 

“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”

King James Version (KJV)

 

 

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 7:16

“Be not righteous ouer much, neither make thy selfe ouer wise: why shouldest thou destroy thy selfe?”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Ecclesiastes chapter 7
 

“Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself?”
New American Standard Version (1995)
 

“Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”
American Standard Version (1901)
 

“Be not given overmuch to righteousness and be not over-wise. Why let destruction come on you?”
Basic English Bible
 

“Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”
Darby Bible
 

“These things also I saw in the days of my vanity: A just man perisheth in his justice, and a wicked man liveth a long time in his wickedness. ”
Douay Rheims Bible
 

“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself? ”
Webster's Bible
 

“Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?”
World English Bible
 

“Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate?”
Youngs Literal Bible
 

“ Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise; why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”
Jewish Publication Society Bible
 


 


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