7:17a Do not be excessively wicked,

Donʼt be too sinful. (New International Reader’s Version)
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On the other hand, don’t decide to live an evil life; (FBV)

7:17b and do not be a fool.

And donʼt be foolish. (New International Reader’s Version)
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don’t be a fool! (FBV)

7:17c Why should you die before your time?

Do you want to die before your time ⌊to die⌋ has come? ⌊Certainly not!⌋
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You will only die before it is time.
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You will only die sooner than you should.

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