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Eccles. 8:1–12:7 More on Life “Under the Sun.” The Preacher continues his observations on life in a fallen world. He gives appropriate counsel for living wisely.
Eccles. 8:1 Who is like . . . and who knows? True wisdom is rare. If one possesses such wisdom, it is obvious to others.
Eccles. 8:2 Keep the king’s command. The verb “keep” here means “protect” or “keep watch over.” The king’s counselor should restrain the king from making foolish decisions on account of his oath to God.
Eccles. 8:3 Be not hasty to go from his presence. When a king gives an unwise command, his counselor should not necessarily leave his service. At the same time, the counselor should not be so eager to obey the king that he becomes involved in an evil cause.
Eccles. 8:4–6 Given the power of kings, it takes a great deal of courage to question the wisdom of the king’s decision. The wise counselor, however, will find the proper time and the just way for doing so.
Eccles. 8:7–8 It is risky to offer correction to the king. But the counselor should remember that no man has power to retain the spirit, or power over the day of death. He should not let the king’s power intimidate him into keeping quiet.
Eccles. 8:10–13 The Preacher has already pointed out that people do not always get what they deserve in this life (3:16; 4:1; 5:8). But this does not mean that it makes no difference how one lives, for it will be well with those who fear God.
Eccles. 8:14–15 It is a puzzling vanity that the wicked appear to escape judgment and receive blessings. It is equally puzzling that the righteous sometimes receive the treatment the wicked deserve.
Eccles. 8:17 True wisdom includes the humility to admit that man cannot fully understand all of reality in a fallen world.
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