Ecclesiastes 7:16

Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise- why destroy yourself?
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King James Version

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

English Standard Version

Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Catholic Public Domain Version

Do not try to be overly just, and do not try to be more wise than is necessary, lest you become stupid