Pengkhotbah 7:4

7:4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking. ¹ 

Pengkhotbah 8:6

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 

[7:4]  ¹ sn The expression the house of merrymaking refers to a banquet where those who attend engage in self-indulgent feasting and riotous drinking.

[8:6]  ² tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”

[8:6]  ³ tn Heb “the man.”

[8:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “upon him.”