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Ecclesiastes 8:1
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Keep the King's Command

8 Who is like the wise?
    And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
(A)A man's wisdom makes his face shine,
    and (B)the hardness of his face is changed.

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Ecclesiastes 8:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Obey the King and Enjoy Yourself

8 Who is like the wise man?
    And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
Being wise makes one’s face shine,
    but arrogance changes one’s face.(A)

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