Ecclesiastes 7:18

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all.

American King James Version (AKJV)

It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It 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.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.

Webster's Revision

It is good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall escape from them all.

World English Bible

It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.

English Revised Version (ERV)

It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.

Definitions for Ecclesiastes 7:18

Yea - Yes; certainly.

Clarke's Ecclesiastes 7:18 Bible Commentary

It is good that thou shouldest take hold or this - Do not let such an observation slip: take hold of this; do not forget that. Get what you can in an honest way; but do not forget to get true religion; for he that fears God will be saved from all evil.

Wesley's Ecclesiastes 7:18 Bible Commentary

7:18 Take hold of - Embrace and practise this counsel.Shall come - Shall be delivered from all extremes, and from all the evil consequences of them.