Ecclesiastes 7:16
New International Version
Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise-- why destroy yourself?

English Standard Version
Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Berean Study Bible
Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

King James Bible
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

New American Standard Bible
Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself?

American Standard Version
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Darby Bible Translation
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Douay-Rheims Bible
Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid.

English Revised Version
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Young's Literal Translation
Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate?

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