Ecclesiastes 7:15-18

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁵ During my days that vanish like vapor, I have seen it all. For instance, a righteous man perishes despite being righteous, while an evil man lives for a long time in spite of his evil.

¹⁶ Do not be overly righteous. Do not trust too much in wisdom. Why ruin yourself? ¹⁷ Do not be overly wicked, either, and do not be a fool. Why die before your time? ¹⁸ It is good that you hang on to one alternative, but do not let go of the other, for one who fears God will avoid both extremes.^[a]