Ecclesiastes 7:18

The Limits of Human Wisdom · Ecclesiastes 7:15–29
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Translations

Modern
It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
Traditional
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.
Literal
It is good that you should take hold of this, and also not loosen your hand from this; for the one who fears God will go forth from them all.
Latin
Bonum est te sustentare justum: sed et ab illo ne subtrahas manum tuam; quia qui timet Deum nihil negligit.

Original

Hebrew
English
It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

Notes

God's control over everything is serious, but it gives us hope.

Theme notes and profiles

Wisdom

Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Fear of God: Reverence Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Wisdom: Worldly