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Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
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Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God,
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do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants.
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For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?"
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The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.