Ecclesiastes 7:18

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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

It is good that thou shouldest take holde of this, yea also from this withdraw not thine hand: for hee that feareth God, shall come foorth of them all.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.
- Basic English Bible

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

It is good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall escape from them all.
- Webster's Bible

It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.
- World English Bible

[It is] good that thou dost lay hold on this, and also, from that withdrawest not thy hand, for whoso is fearing God goeth out with them all.
- Youngs Literal Bible

It is good that thou shouldest take hold of the one; yea, also from the other withdraw not thy hand; for he that feareth God shall discharge himself of them all.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 7:18


7:18 Take hold of - Embrace and practise this counsel. Shall come - Shall be delivered from all extremes, and from all the evil consequences of them.


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