Ecclesiastes 7:17
ContextNET © | Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise 1 you might die before your time. |
NIV © | Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool—why die before your time? |
NASB © | Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? |
NLT © | On the other hand, don’t be too wicked either––don’t be a fool! Why should you die before your time? |
MSG © | But don't press your luck by being bad, either. And don't be reckless. Why die needlessly? |
BBE © | Be not evil overmuch, and be not foolish. Why come to your end before your time? |
NRSV © | Do not be too wicked, and do not be a fool; why should you die before your time? |
NKJV © | Do not be overly wicked, Nor be foolish: Why should you die before your time? |
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NET © | Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise 1 you might die before your time. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “Why?” The question is rhetorical. |