Ecclesiastes 8:2-6

The Voice

² Here’s my advice: keep what comes from the king’s mouth; after all, this matter is really an oath from God. ³ Don’t be in a hurry to leave the king’s presence or throw your support behind a bad cause, because the king can do whatever he wishes. ⁴ Since the king has the power to enforce his word, who dares ask him, “What are you doing?” ⁵ Whoever does what the king commands will stay out of trouble, and the wise heart will figure out the proper time and proper way to proceed. ⁶ Yes, there is a time and a way to deal with every situation, even when a person’s troubles are on the rise.