Ecclesiastes 8:1-3

Common English Bible

8 Who is wise? And who knows the meaning of anything?
    A person’s wisdom brightens the expression;
        it changes the hardness of someone’s face.

² Keep^[a] the king’s command
    as you would keep a solemn pledge.
³ Don’t be dismayed; leave his presence.
    Don’t linger in a harmful situation
    because he can do whatever he wants!