Ecclesiastes 7:18
Ecclesiastes 7:18 The Message (MSG)
It’s best to stay in touch with both sides of an issue. A person who fears God deals responsibly with all of reality, not just a piece of it.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is good that you grasp one thing and also not let go of the other; for the one who fears God comes forth with both of them.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 New Century Version (NCV)
It is good to grab the one and not let go of the other; those who honor God will hold them both.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 New International Version (NIV)
It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
It is good that you grasp this, And also not remove your hand from the other; For he who fears God will escape them all.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.