Ecclesiastes 7:17 Meaning
Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Proverbs 14:12
Both verses warn against the dangers of foolishness and its consequences.
Source: Ecclesiastes 7:17