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.