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 boldness 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; stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
4Forasmuch as 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.
6For to every matter there is a time and judgment; for the evil of man is great upon him.
7For he knoweth not that which shall be; for even when it cometh to pass, who shall declare it unto him?
8There is no man that hath power over the wind to retain the wind; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war; neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.
Ecclesiastes 8
Ecclesiastes 8:1-8