Ecclesiastes 8:1-3 Modern English Version (MEV)

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.”

Ecclesiastes 8