[8:2] Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.
[8:3] The king can do anything he likes, so depart from his presence; don't stay in such a dangerous place.
[8:4] The king acts with authority, and no one can challenge what he does.
[8:5] As long as you obey his commands, you are safe, and a wise person knows how and when to do it.
[8:6] There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!
[8:7] None of us knows what is going to happen, and there is no one to tell us.
[8:8] No one can keep from dying or put off the day of death. That is a battle we cannot escape; we cannot cheat our way out.