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Ecclesiastes 8:1-3
Good News Translation

8 Only the wise know what things really mean. Wisdom makes them smile and makes their frowns disappear.

Obey the King

2 Do what the king says,[a] and don't make any rash promises to God. 3 The king can do anything he likes, so depart from his presence; don't stay in such a dangerous place.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 8:2 Some ancient translations Do what the king says; Hebrew unclear.
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