Ecclesiastes 8:1-7

[1] Who is like the wise man?
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
A man's wisdom makes his face shine,
and the hardness of his countenance is changed.
[2] Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
[3] go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.
[4] For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
[5] He who obeys a command will meet no harm, and the mind of a wise man will know the time and way.
[6] For every matter has its time and way, although man's trouble lies heavy upon him.
[7] For he does not know what is to be, for who can tell him how it will be?