Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? New King James Version Do not be overly righteous, Nor be overly wise: Why should you destroy yourself? American Standard Version Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Berean Study Bible Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Douay-Rheims Bible Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid. English Revised Version Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? World English Bible Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Young's Literal Translation Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate? Ecclesiastes 7:16 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 7:16 NIVEcclesiastes 7:16 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:16 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:16 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:16 NKJV Ecclesiastes 7:16 KJV |