Ecclesiastes 8

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1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

2I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

3Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

4For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:

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