1 Who is like a wise man?
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
aA man’s wisdom makes his face shine,
And bthe sternness of his face is changed.
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
aA man’s wisdom makes his face shine,
And bthe sternness of his face is changed.
Obey Authorities for God’s Sake
2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment afor the sake of your oath to God.
3 aDo not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”
5 He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful;
And a wise man’s heart1 discerns both time and judgment,
And a wise man’s heart1 discerns both time and judgment,
6 Because afor every matter there is a time and judgment,
Though the misery of man1 increases greatly.
Though the misery of man1 increases greatly.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
| << Ecclesiastes 8:1 | Ecclesiastes 8:3 >> |
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