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Ecclesiastes 8:2

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I say , Keep the king's word, even on the matter of the oath of God;

Ecclesiastes 8:3

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do not be hasty to go from before him. Do not take a stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever he pleases.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

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Because the king's word is that which has power; who then will say to him, What are you doing?

Ecclesiastes 8:5

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Whoever keeps the command shall know no evil thing. A wise man's heart knows both time and judgment.

Ecclesiastes 8:6

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Because there is a time and judgment to every purpose, in this the evil of man is great upon him.

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