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Ecclesiastes 7:16

King James Version

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

Berean Standard Bible

Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

World English Bible

Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?