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Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
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Two Kinds of Commands
Commentators note that "the commandment" can have a dual meaning. On one level, it refers to obeying the laws of an earthly king, which leads to a peaceful life. On a higher level, it refers to keeping God's commandments. This spiritual obedience protects a person from ultimate evil and punishment, leading to communion with God.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Feel - literally, know. The meaning is, “He who obeys the commandment (that is, the word of the king, Ecclesiastes 8:4), will not…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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