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Ecclesiastes 8:1-5

1 Who is like the wise man?
Who knows the explanation of things?
Wisdom brightens a man’s face
and changes its hard appearance.

2 Obey the King
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

3 Do not be in a hurry to leave the king’s presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

4 Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?”

5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm,
and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 8:1-5

Psalms 104:15 - wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his he... Click to read the verse Psalms 104:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 104:15

Job 33:23 - “Yet if there is an angel on his side as a mediator, one out of a thousand, to tell a man what ... Click to read the verse Job 33:23 Click to read the verse Job 33:23

Genesis 40:8 - “We both had dreams,” they answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said ... Click to read the verse Genesis 40:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 40:8

Daniel 2:47 - The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a reveal... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47

Genesis 41:15-16 - Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said o... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:15-16 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:15-16

Daniel 2:28-30 - but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will ... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:28-30 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:28-30

2 Timothy 4:17 - But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be ful... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17

Ephesians 6:19 - Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19

Acts 4:29 - Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Click to read the verse Acts 4:29 Click to read the verse Acts 4:29

Genesis 41:38-39 - So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Click to read the verse Genesis 41:38-39 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:38-39

Ecclesiastes 2:14 - The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness; but I came to realize ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14

Matthew 17:2 - There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as w... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:2

Acts 6:15 - All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face wa... Click to read the verse Acts 6:15 Click to read the verse Acts 6:15

Exodus 34:35 - they saw that his face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he w... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:35 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:35

Exodus 34:29-30 - The Radiant Face of Moses When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Tes... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:29-30 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:29-30

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Deuteronomy 28:50 - a fierce-looking nation without respect for the old or pity for the young. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:50 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:50

Proverbs 1:6 - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:6

Acts 4:13 - When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary me... Click to read the verse Acts 4:13 Click to read the verse Acts 4:13

Proverbs 24:5 - A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:5

Proverbs 17:24 - A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:24

Proverbs 12:8 - A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:8

Daniel 4:18-19 - “This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means, ... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:18-19 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:18-19

Ecclesiastes 2:13-14 - I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:13-14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:13-14

1 Corinthians 2:13-16 - This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13-16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13-16

2 Peter 1:20 - Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own in... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20

Proverbs 4:8-9 - Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:8-9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:8-9