1. Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam.
2. I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
3. Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
4. Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
5. He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
6. For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him.
7. If no one knows what will happen, who can tell him when it will happen?