Ecclesiastes 7:18

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    It is good that you should take hold of this, and also from this do not withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will escape them all.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    It is good{H2896} that thou shouldest take hold{H270} of this;{H2088} yea, also from that withdraw{H3240} not thy hand:{H3027} for he that feareth{H3373} God{H430} shall come forth{H3318} from them all.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    It is good{H2896} that thou shouldest take hold{H270}{(H8799)} of this; yea, also from this{H2088} withdraw{H3240}{(H8686)} not thine hand{H3027}: for he that feareth{H3373} God{H430} shall come forth{H3318}{(H8799)} of them all.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    It is good for the to take holde of this, & not to let yt go out of thy hande. For he yt feareth God shal escape them all.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    (7:20) It is good that thou lay hold on this: but yet withdrawe not thine hand from that: for he that feareth God, shall come forth of them all.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    It is good for thee to take holde of this, and not to let that go out of thy hande: For he that feareth God, commeth foorth with them all.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It 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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `It 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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It 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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and lives a long time, I know that it will be well with those who fear God, who honor Him.
  • Eccl 11:6 : 6 Sow your seed in the morning and do not withhold your hand in the evening, for you do not know which will prosper—whether this or that, or if both will equally thrive.
  • Luke 11:42 : 42 But woe to you Pharisees! For you give a tenth of mint, rue, and every herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done without neglecting the others.
  • Jer 32:40 : 40 I will make with them an everlasting covenant; I will never turn away from doing good to them. I will put the fear of Me in their hearts so that they will not turn away from Me.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation.
  • Ps 25:12-14 : 12 Who is the one who fears the LORD? He will instruct them in the way they should choose. 13 His soul will dwell in well-being, and his offspring will inherit the land. 14 The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
  • Ps 145:19-20 : 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. 20 The LORD watches over all who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked.
  • Prov 4:25-27 : 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Consider the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established. 27 Do not turn to the right or to the left; keep your foot away from evil.
  • Prov 8:20 : 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice.
  • Eccl 3:14 : 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it nor taken from it. God does this so that people will fear Him.

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    70%

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    70%

    7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

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    70%

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