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Ecclesiastes 8:1
New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:1
New American Standard Bible
Obey Rulers
8 Who is like the wise person and who knows the meaning of a matter? A person’s wisdom (A)illuminates his face and makes his (B)stern face [a]brighten up.
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Ecclesiastes 8:1
International Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 8:1
International Standard Version
The Wise Use of Power
8 Who is really wise?
Who knows how to interpret this saying:
“A person’s wisdom improves his appearance,
softening a harsh countenance.”
Ecclesiastes 8:1
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 8:1
New International Version
8 Who is like the wise?
Who knows the explanation of things?
A person’s wisdom brightens their face
and changes its hard appearance.
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