Ecclesiastes 8:1-5

1Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

2Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

4Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him, “What are you doing?”

5Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.