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Ecclesiastes 7:17 · KJV

"Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

15All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.
16Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
17Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
18It 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.
19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to avoid being 'over much wicked'?

2

How do you define foolishness in your life?

3

When have you faced the consequences of your actions?

Life Application

self-control

Make conscious choices to avoid behaviors that lead to regret.

decision-making

Reflect on the potential outcomes before acting impulsively.

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