ESV Reformation Study Bible – Eccl 7:16–17
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Eccl 7:16–17

7:16, 17 Be not overly righteous . . . overly wicked. Pride can masquerade as righteousness, even in small things; on the other hand, there is an impulse to lawlessness that goes beyond everyday standards of life.