Ecclesiastes 7:15-24

15All [this] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a righteous [man] that perisheth by his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his days] by his wickedness.

16Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

17Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth 1God cometh forth from them all.

19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] that are in a city.

20Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not.

21Also give not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.

22For also thine own heart knoweth that oftentimes thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

23All this have I tried by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

24Whatever hath been, is far off, and exceeding deep: who will find it out?