Ecclesiastes 7:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:17

BSB
Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?
AKJV
Be not over much wicked, neither be you foolish: why should you die before your time?
CPDV
Do not act with great impiety, and do not choose to be foolish, lest you die before your time.
ERV
Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
NHEB
Do not be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
SMT
Thou shalt not be greatly wicked, and thou shalt not be foolish: wherefore wilt thou die not in thy time?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:17

BenotovermuchH7235VerbwickedH7561VerbneitherbethoufoolishH5530Noun MasculinewhyshouldestthoudieH4191VerbbeforethytimeH6256Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:17
Summary
Extreme wickedness hastens death
Event
Warning against excessive wickedness
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom