2 Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.
3 The king can do anything he likes, so depart from his presence; don't stay in such a dangerous place.
4 The king acts with authority, and no one can challenge what he does.
5 As long as you obey his commands, you are safe, and a wise person knows how and when to do it.
6 There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!
7 None of us knows what is going to happen, and there is no one to tell us.
8 No one can keep from dying or put off the day of death. That is a battle we cannot escape; we cannot cheat our way out.