Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes.
New American Standard Bible
It is good that you grasp one thing and also not
King James Version
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
Holman Bible
It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.
A Conservative Version
It is good that thou should take hold of this, yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand. For he who fears God shall come forth from them all.
American Standard Version
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.
Amplified
It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.
Bible in Basic English
It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.
Darby Translation
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all.
Julia Smith Translation
Good that thou shalt hold fast upon this; also from this thou shalt not lead away thy hand: for he fearing God shall come forth with all of them.
King James 2000
It is good that you should take hold of this; yea, also from this withhold not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[It is] good to take hold of the one and also must not let go of the other; for whoever fears God will hold both of them secure.
Modern King James verseion
It is good that you should take hold of this; yea, also from this do not withdraw your hand; for he who fears God shall come forth from all of them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It is good for thee to take hold of this, and not to let that go out of thy hand. For he that feareth God shall escape them all.
NET Bible
It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.
New Heart English Bible
It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that do not withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.
The Emphasized Bible
It is well that thou shouldst lay fast hold of this, but, even from the other, do not withdraw thy hand, - for, he that revereth God, shall come forth out of them all.
Webster
It is good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall escape from them all.
World English Bible
It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.
Youngs Literal Translation
It is good that thou dost lay hold on this, and also, from that withdrawest not thy hand, for whoso is fearing God goeth out with them all.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Law Of Retribution Does Not Always Work'But It Does Sometimes
17 Do not excel at wickedness, nor be a fool. Why die before your time? 18 It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes. 19 Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Even though a sinner does what is wrong a hundred times and still survives, nevertheless I also know that things will go well for those who fear God, who fear in his presence.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning, and don't stop working until evening, since you don't know which of your endeavors will do well, whether this one or that, or even if both will do equally well.
Luke 11:42
"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.
Psalm 25:12-14
Who is the man who fears the LORD? God will teach him the path he should choose.
Psalm 145:19-20
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them.
Proverbs 4:25-27
Let your eyes look directly ahead; fix your gaze straight in front of you.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk on the way of righteousness, along paths that are just,
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I have concluded that everything that God undertakes will last for eternity nothing can be added to it nor taken away from it and that God acts this way so that people will fear him.
Jeremiah 32:40
I'll make an everlasting covenant with them that I won't turn away from doing good for them. I'll put the fear of me in their hearts so they won't turn away from me.
Malachi 4:2
But the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in its light for those who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves released from their stalls
Luke 1:50
His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him.