1. Who is like a wise man?And who knows the interpretation of a thing?A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,And the sternness of his face is changed.
2. I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
3. Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”
4. Where the word of a king is, there is power;And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
5. He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful;And a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment,
6. Because for every matter there is a time and judgment,Though the misery of man increases greatly.
7. For he does not know what will happen;So who can tell him when it will occur?