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1 WHO is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face to shine, but he who is impudent shall be hated. 2 Keep the king's command, and in regard of the oath of God be not hasty. 3 Go from his presence; and do not stand firm in an evil matter; for he does whatsoever pleases him. 4 In what manner the king speaks is lawful; and who can say to him, What are you doing? 5 He who keeps a command shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment. 6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, because the misery of man is great upon him. 7 For there is no one who knows that which has been; and who can tell him what will be after him? 8 There is no man who has power over the wind to withhold the wind; neither has he power over the day of death; and there is no escape from duty in the day of battle; neither shall wickedness deliver those who are given to it. Ecclesiastes 8:1-8, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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