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
8:7 Surely no one knows the future, 4
and no one can tell another person what will happen. 5
[8:6] 1 tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”
[8:6] 2 tn Heb “the man.”
[8:6] 3 tn Heb “upon him.”
[8:7] 4 tn Heb “what will be.”
[8:7] 5 tn Heb “Who can tell him what will be?”