Ecclesiastes 7:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
Be not over much wicked, neither be you foolish: why should you die before your time?
Ecclesiastes 7:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
Ecclesiastes 7:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?
Ecclesiastes 7:17 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:17 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:17 in modern King James wording reads: "Be not over much wicked, neither be you foolish: why should you die before your time?"
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:17 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:17 is verse 17 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
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