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Ecclesiastes 8:1-4 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

1. Who is like the sage? Who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

2. Keep the command of the king because of your oath to God.

3. Do not be terrified of his presence! Go at once and do not delay when a matter is unpleasant, for he can do anything that he desires.

4. Since the word of the king is supreme, no one can say to him, “What are you doing?”

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