A.M. 3027. B.C. 977.
The benefit of Wisdom, vv1. Honour the king and obey God, Ecclesiastes 8:2-5. Prepare for sudden evils, and for death, Ecclesiastes 8:6-8. Marvel not at oppression, or the present impunity of the wicked, Ecclesiastes 8:9-11. It shall be well with the good, and ill with the wicked, though not immediately, Ecclesiastes 8:12-14. Therefore cheerfully use the gifts of God, and acquiesce in his will, Ecclesiastes 8:15-17.