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Ecclesiastes 8:1

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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 boldness of his face shall be changed.

2 I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

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BSB
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
KJV
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 boldness of his face shall be changed.
WEB
Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
ASV
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.
DARBY
Who is as the wise? and who knoweth the explanation of things? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face is changed.
BLB
Who [is] like the wise one, and who knows the interpretation of a thing? The wisdom of a man makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
ÅB
Hvem er som den vise, og hvem forstår å tyde tingene? Visdommen gjør menneskets ansikt lyst, og trossen i hans åsyn forvandles.
OTB
Hvem kan sammenlignes med den vise, og hvem forstår meningen med en sak? Visdom lyser opp en persons ansikt og myker opp dets strenghet.
B1930
Hvem er som den vise, og hvem forstår å tyde tingene? Visdommen gjør menneskets ansikt lyst, og trossen i hans åsyn forvandles.

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Cross references

  • Acts 6:15

    And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

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  • Deuteronomy 28:50

    A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:

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  • 2 Peter 1:20

    Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

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  • Proverbs 24:5

    A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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  • Proverbs 17:24

    Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

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  • Acts 4:29

    And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

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  • Job 33:23

    If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:

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  • Daniel 4:18–19

    This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

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