18 It is good to grasp the one

and not let go of the other.

Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

18 It is good that you should take hold of this, and from that withhold not your hand, for the one who fears God shall come out from both of them.

18 Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.

18 It is good that you grasp this,

And also not remove your hand from the other;

For he who fears God will escape them all.

18 It is good to grab the one and not let go of the other;

those who honor God will hold them both.

18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all.

18 It’s good to hold on to the one and not let go of the other, because the one who fears God will be able to avoid both extremes. 

18 It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.

18 It is good that you should take hold of the one, without letting go of the other; for the one who fears God shall succeed with both.

18 It is good to take hold of the one and also must not let go of the other;

for whoever fears God will hold both of them secure.

18 It’s good to hold on to both of those things.

Don’t let go of either one.

A man who has respect for God will avoid

going too far in either direction.

18 It is good that you grasp one thing and also not let go of the other; for the one who fears God comes forth with both of them.