Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise.
New American Standard Bible
Do not be excessively
King James Version
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
International Standard Version
Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise. Why be self-destructive?
A Conservative Version
Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise. Why should thou destroy thyself?
American Standard Version
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Amplified
Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)—why should you bring yourself to ruin?
Bible in Basic English
Be not given overmuch to righteousness and be not over-wise. Why let destruction come on you?
Darby Translation
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not be greatly just; and thou shalt not be exceedingly wise: wherefore wilt thou be made desolate?
King James 2000
Be not overly righteous; neither make yourself overly wise: why should you destroy yourself?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not be excessively righteous, and do not act excessively wise, lest you destroy yourself.
Modern King James verseion
Do not be righteous overmuch, neither make yourself overwise; why destroy yourself?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore be thou neither too righteous nor over wise, that thou perish not:
NET Bible
So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.
New Heart English Bible
Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
The Emphasized Bible
Do not become so very righteous, neither count thyself wise beyond measure, - wherefore shouldst thou destroy thyself?
Webster
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?
World English Bible
Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
Youngs Literal Translation
Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:16
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Context Readings
The Law Of Retribution Does Not Always Work'But It Does Sometimes
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In my futile life
Cross References
Romans 12:3
For by the grace
Proverbs 25:16
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
Philippians 3:6
regarding zeal,
Genesis 3:6
Then the woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
Job 11:12
as soon as a wild donkey is born a man!
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Proverbs 23:4
stop giving your attention to it.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books,
Matthew 6:1-7
Matthew 9:14
Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”
Matthew 15:2-9
“Why do Your disciples
Matthew 23:5
Matthew 23:23-24
Matthew 23:29
Matthew 23:38
Luke 18:12
Romans 10:2
I can testify about them that they have zeal for God,
Romans 11:25
So that you will not be conceited,
1 Corinthians 3:18
No one should deceive
1 Corinthians 3:20
and again, The Lord knows that the reasonings
Colossians 2:18
Let no one disqualify you,
Colossians 2:23
Although these have a reputation of wisdom
1 Timothy 4:3
They forbid marriage
James 3:13-17
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.
Revelation 18:19
They threw dust on their heads and kept crying out, weeping, and mourning:
where all those who have ships on the sea
became rich from her wealth,
for in a single hour