Ecclesiastes 8:1; Ecclesiastes 8:5

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Ecclesiastes 8:1

1 here's nothing better than being wise, Knowing how to interpret the meaning of life. Wisdom puts light in the eyes, And gives gentleness to words and manners.
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Ecclesiastes 8:5

5 Carrying out orders won't hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.