New International Version (NIV)
18It is good to grasp the one
and not let go of the other.
Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
Ecclesiastes 7:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
18It is good that you grasp one thing while not letting go of the other; for one who fears God comes out with both of them.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
18It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
American Standard Version (ASV)
18It 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.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
18Be not thou iust ouermuch, neither make thy selfe ouerwise: wherefore shouldest thou be desolate?
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
18It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
18It’s good to hold on to both of those things.
Don’t let go of either one.
Whoever has respect for God will avoid
going too far in either direction.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
18Remember both these things.
Do not forget either of them.
You can do that if you respect God and you obey him.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
18[It is] good that you lay hold on this, and also, do not withdraw your hand from that, for whoever is fearing God goes out with them all.