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14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. 15 All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness. 16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

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14 When times are good, be happy;
    but when times are bad, consider this:
God has made the one
    as well as the other.(A)
Therefore, no one can discover
    anything about their future.

15 In this meaningless life(B) of mine I have seen both of these:

the righteous perishing in their righteousness,
    and the wicked living long in their wickedness.(C)
16 Do not be overrighteous,
    neither be overwise—
    why destroy yourself?

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