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So don’t be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself?
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American Standard Version
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Christian Standard Bible
Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
English Standard Version
Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
King James Version
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
New American Standard Bible
Do not be excessively righteous, and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself?
New International Version
Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise— why destroy yourself?
New King James Version
Do not be overly righteous, Nor be overly wise: Why should you destroy yourself?
World English Bible
Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?