15 I have seen everything in my days of vanity:
^aThere is a just man who perishes in his righteousness,
And there is a wicked man who prolongs life in his wickedness. ‡

16 ^aDo not be overly righteous,
^bNor be overly wise:
Why should you destroy yourself? ‡

19 ^aWisdom strengthens the wise
More than ten rulers of the city. ‡

20 ^aFor there is not a just man on earth who does good
And does not sin. ‡