Ecclesiastes 7:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Be not righteous over much; neither make yourself over wise: why should you destroy yourself ?
Ecclesiastes 7:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Ecclesiastes 7:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
Ecclesiastes 7:16 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:16 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Be not righteous over much; neither make yourself over wise: why should you destroy yourself ?"
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:16 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:16 is verse 16 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 7:16 can I read here?
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