Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Why shouldest thou destroy thyself? - תשומם tishshomem, make thyself desolate, so that thou shalt be obliged to stand alone; neither make thyself over-wise, תתחכם tithchaccam, do not pretend to abundance of wisdom. Why shouldest thou be so singular? In other words, and in modern language, "There is no need of all this watching, fasting, praying, self-denial, etc., you carry things to extremes. Why should you wish to be reputed singular and precise?" To this the man of God answers:
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Ecclesiastes 7:16
16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroyg thyself?