Ecclesiastes 8:2-6
Amplified Bible
2 I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].(A) 3 Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. Do not join in a malevolent matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases.
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For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful,
And who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
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Whoever keeps and observes a royal command will experience neither trouble nor misery;
For a wise heart will know the [a]proper time and [appropriate] procedure.
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For there is a [b]proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight,
Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 8:5 Lit time and judgment.
- Ecclesiastes 8:6 Lit time and judgment.
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