Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Ecclesiastes 7:14-16 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

14. When times are good,you should be cheerful;when times are bad,think what it means.God makes them bothto keep us from knowingwhat will happen next.

15. I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.

16. So don't destroy yourself by being too good or acting too clever!