Ecclesiastes 8:3

3Do not be in a hurry to leave the king’s presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

3Do not be in a hurry 8:3 Lit to go out from his presenceto leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases.”

3Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases.”

3Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. Do not join in a malevolent matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases.

3Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

3Don’t be in a hurry to quit your job in the palace. Don’t stand up for something the king doesn’t like. He’ll do anything he wants to.