Ecclesiastes 8:1-4

1Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed.

2I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.

3Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”

4Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”