Ecclesiastes 7:15-19

I have seen everything during my lifetime of futility; there is a righteous person who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked person who prolongs his life in his wickedness.

Do not be excessively righteous, and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself?

Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be foolish. Why should you die before your time?

It is good that you grasp one thing while not letting go of the other; for one who fears God comes out with both of them.

Wisdom strengthens a wise person more than ten rulers who are in a city.