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.7:18 Or will follow them both
Ecclesiastes 7:18
Ecclesiastes 7:18 in 6 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 7:18 Lit resting your handletting go of the other; for one who fears God comes out with 7:18 Lit all of themboth of them.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
18It 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.
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.7:18 Or will avoid all extremes
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.