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Ecclesiastes 7:16-18
New Living Translation
Ecclesiastes 7:16-18
New Living Translation
16 So don’t be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself? 17 On the other hand, don’t be too wicked either. Don’t be a fool! Why die before your time? 18 Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.[a]
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- 7:18 Or will follow them both.
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