Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Ecclesiastes 8:1-6 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

1. The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face.

2. I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

3. Be not hasty to depart from his face, and do not continue in an evil work: for he will do all that pleaseth him:

4. And his word is full of power: neither can any man say to him: Why dost thou so?

5. He that keepeth the commandments shall find no evil. The heart of a wise man understandeth time and answer.

6. There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man: