Ecclesiastes 8:3-5

Tree of Life Version

³ Do not be hasty to rush out of his presence. Do not stand up for an evil cause, because he will do whatever he desires. ⁴ Since the word of a king has authority, who can say to him, ‘What are you doing?’

⁵ Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person’s heart discerns the proper time and procedure.