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.