Ecclesiastes 8:1-3 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Who is like the wise person,and who knows the explanation of things?Wisdom illumines the faceand transforms a grim countenance.

2. Observe the command of the king, in view of your oath to God.

3. Be not hasty to withdraw from the king; do not persist in an unpleasant situation, for he does whatever he pleases.

Ecclesiastes 8