Ecclesiastes 7:16-18

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¹⁶So don’t be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself? ¹⁷On the other hand, don’t be too wicked either. Don’t be a fool! Why die before your time? ¹⁸Pay 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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