1 Who is like a wise man?And who knows the interpretation of a matter?A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,and the harshness of his face is softened.
2 I say, “Keep the king’s command, because of your oath to God.
3 Do not be hasty to leave his presence. Do not take a stand in an unpleasant matter, for he does whatever pleases him.”
4 For the word of the king is powerful, and who would say to him, “What are you doing?”
5 He who keeps his command will know no evil thing;and a wise heart will know the appropriate time and just way.
6 For to every matter there is an appropriate time and just way,though a man’s distress weighs heavily on him.