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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.
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I say, "Keep the king's commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
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Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him."
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Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
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He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful; And a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment,
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Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.
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For he does not know what will happen; So who can tell him when it will occur?