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Ecclesiastes 8:1
Christian Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom, Authorities, and Inequities
8 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.(A)
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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.”
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