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Ecclesiastes 7:15-17
GOD’S WORD Translation

Mortals Don’t Get What They Deserve

15 I have seen it all in my pointless life:

Righteous people die in spite of being righteous.
Wicked people go on living in spite of being wicked.

16 Don’t be too virtuous, and don’t be too wise. Why make yourself miserable? 17 Don’t be too wicked, and don’t be a fool. Why should you die before your time is up?

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