Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

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!

17. Don't die before your time by being too evil or acting like a fool.

18. Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.