Ecclesiastes 7:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

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.