Ecclesiastes 8:1
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¶ Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
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I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
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Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
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Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Bible text: King James Version (1769 Blayney text) · Public domain