Ecclesiastes 7:18
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 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
It is good that you should take hold of this, and from that withhold not your hand, for the one who fears God shall come out from both of them.
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 (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
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.