Holy Scripture
Ecclesiastes 8:1
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“Moreover, wisdom, when it is found in a man, shows itself also in its possessor's face, and makes his countenance to shine; as, on the other hand, effrontery convicts the man in whom it has taken up its abode, so soon as he is seen, as one worthy of hatred. And it is on every account right to give careful heed to the…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1A man’s wisdom will lighten his countenance; But a man of shameless countenance will be hated.
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— Ecclesiastes 8:1 —
2Observe the commandment of the king, And that because of the word of the oath of God.
3Be not hasty; thou shalt go forth out of his presence: Stand not in an evil matter; For he will do whatsoever he shall please,