^{1 Ref} Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

^{2 Ref} I `counsel thee', Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

^{3 Ref} Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

^{4 Ref} For the king's word `hath' power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

^{5 Ref} Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment: