Ecclesiastes 8:1-6 - Wisdom Is Valuable
1 Who is as the wise? And who knows the meaning of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. 2 I say, Keep the king's word, and that, because of the oath of God. 3 Do not be hasty to leave his presence. Do not take a stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him. 4 Because the word of a king is that which has power; and who may say to him, What are you doing? 5 Whoever keeps the command shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knows both time and judgment. 6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.