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Ecclesiastes 7:18

Christian Standard Bible

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.

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American Standard Version

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.

English 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.

King 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.

New American Standard Bible

It is good that you grasp one thing while not letting go of the other; for one who fears God comes out with both of them.

New International Version

It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

New King James Version

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.

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.