Ecclesiastes 7:16
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBe not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?
— Ecclesiastes 7:16, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
American Standard Version (ASV)
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate?