Ecclesiastes 7:16

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:16

BSB
Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
AKJV
Be not righteous over much; neither make yourself over wise: why should you destroy yourself ?
CPDV
Do not try to be overly just, and do not try to be more wise than is necessary, lest you become stupid.
ERV
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
NHEB
Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
SMT
Thou shalt not be greatly just; and thou shalt not be exceedingly wise: wherefore wilt thou be made desolate?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:16

BenotrighteousH6662AdjectiveovermuchH7235VerbneithermakethyselfoverH3148wiseH2449VerbwhyshouldestthoudestroyH8074Verbthyself

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:16
Summary
Excessive righteousness leads to ruin
Event
Warning against excessive virtue
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom