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Ecclesiastes 8:4-6
Common English Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:4-6
Common English Bible
4 Because the king’s word has authority,
no one can say to him, “What are you doing?”
5 Whoever keeps a command will meet no harm, and the wise heart knows the right time and the right way 6 because there’s a right time and right way for every matter. But human misfortunes are overwhelming
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Ecclesiastes 8:4-6
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 8:4-6
New International Version
4 Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?(A)”
5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm,
and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.
6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,(B)
though a person may be weighed down by misery.
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