Ecclesiastes 8:4 meaning and explanation
For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:4, Berean Standard Bible
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The speaker is the Teacher, a wisdom figure reflecting on life under the sun. In this section he advises practical conduct before a powerful king: obey his command, do not rush to leave his presence, and do not join a bad cause.
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