8:3 Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, 1
for he can do whatever he pleases.
8:6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,
for the oppression 2 of the king 3 is severe upon his victim. 4
1 tn Or “do not stand up for a bad cause.”
2 tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”
3 tn Heb “the man.”
4 tn Heb “upon him.”