Ecclesiastes 8:6

8:6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,

for the oppression ¹  of the king ²  is severe upon his victim. ³ 

Ecclesiastes 10:3

10:3 Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, ⁴ 

and shows ⁵  everyone what a fool he is. ⁶ 

[8:6]  ¹ tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”

[8:6]  ² tn Heb “the man.”

[8:6]  ³ tn Heb “upon him.”

[10:3]  ⁴ tn Heb “he lacks his heart.”

[10:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “he tells everyone.”

[10:3]  ⁶ sn A fool’s lack of wisdom is obvious to everyone, even when he is engaged in the simple, ordinary actions of life.