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Ecclesiastes 8:1
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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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Ecclesiastes 8:1
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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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