NET Bible
"Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city."
— Ecclesiastes 7:19, NET Bible
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
“Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city. ”
“Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.”
“It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing.”
“Wisdom makes a wise man stronger than ten rulers in a town.”
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.
Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.
It 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.
Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
For there is not one truly righteous person on the earth who continually does good and never sins.
Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.
For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.