Ecclesiastes 8:3-5

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³ go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases. ⁴ For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, “What are you doing?” ⁵ He who obeys a command will meet no harm, and the mind of a wise man will know the time and way.