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Ecclesiastes 7:18

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18It is good that thou dost lay hold on this, and also, from that withdrawest not thy hand, for whoso is fearing God goeth out with them all.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

It is good to grasp the one

and not let go of the other.

Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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.

NLTNew Living Translation

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

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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.

KJV 1900King James Version

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