Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleDo not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? King James Bible Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? American Standard Version Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Darby Bible Translation Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Douay-Rheims Bible Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid. English Revised Version Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Young's Literal Translation Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate? Ecclesiastes 7:16 /ecclesiastes/7-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:16 /ecclesiastes/7-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:16 |