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Ecclesiastes 8

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Opening verses of Ecclesiastes 8 (KJV)

8:1 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 boldness of his face shall be changed.

8:2 I [counsel thee] to keep the king’s commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.

8:3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

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Traditional writer attribution: Solomon

Approximate study chronology: c. 977 BC

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