Ecclesiastes 7:16-25

16So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.

17Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.

18It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

19Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

20For there is not one truly righteous person on the earth who continually does good and never sins.

21Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

22For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.

23I have examined all this by wisdom; I said, “I am determined to comprehend this” – but it was beyond my grasp.

24Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.

25I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.