Ecclesiastes 7:17 - Revised Version 1885 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [Although all have sinned] be not wicked overmuch or willfully, neither be foolish–why should you die before your time? American Standard Version (1901) Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? Common English Bible Don’t be too wicked and don’t be a fool, or you may die before your time. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not try to be overly just, and do not try to be more wise than is necessary, lest you become stupid. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid. |