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
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 sn The expression the house of merrymaking refers to a banquet where those who attend engage in self-indulgent feasting and riotous drinking.
2 tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”
3 tn Heb “the man.”
4 tn Heb “upon him.”