Ecclesiastes 7:15-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

Mortals Don’t Get What They Deserve

¹⁵ I have seen it all in my pointless life:

¹⁶ Don’t be too virtuous, and don’t be too wise. Why make yourself miserable? ¹⁷ Don’t be too wicked, and don’t be a fool. Why should you die before your time is up? ¹⁸ It’s good to hold on to the one and not let go of the other, because the one who fears God will be able to avoid both extremes.