2 To obey Princes and Magistrates. 17 The works of God pass man’s knowledge.

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? the wisdom of a man doth make his face [a]to shine: and [b]the strength of his face shall be changed.

I advertise thee to take heed to the [c]mouth of the king, and to the word of the oath of God.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 8:1 That is, doth get him favor and prosperity.
  2. Ecclesiastes 8:1 Whereas before he was proud and arrogant, he shall become humble and meek.
  3. Ecclesiastes 8:2 That is, that thou obey the king and keep the oath that thou hast made for the same cause.

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