18It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all extremes .


In Context

15 In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: a righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.

16 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise- why destroy yourself?

17 Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool- why die before your time?

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

19 Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city.

20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.

Ecclesiastes 7:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:18[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.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:18It 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall escape from them all.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:18It 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:18It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all.