The King's Word — Ecclesiastes 8:1–5

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 hardness of his face is changed.

I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

For the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment: