en_tn/ecc/07/17.md

Why should you die before your time?

AT: "There is no reason for you to die sooner than you should." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

take hold of...not withdraw your hand

These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

take hold of this wisdom

AT: "commit yourself to this wisdom" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

you should not withdraw your hand from righteousness

AT: "you should not stop trying to be righteous" or "you should keep trying to be righteous" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

will meet all his obligations

AT: "will meet all his commitments" or "will keep his promises".