5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.
5 Whoever keeps a command will know no evil thing, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way.
5 Carrying out orders won't hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately.
5 He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful; And a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment,
5 Those who obey him will not be punished. Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
(Read Ecclesiastes 8:1-5)
None of the rich, the powerful, the honourable, or the accomplished of the sons of men, are so excellent, useful, or happy, as the wise man. Who else can interpret the words of God, or teach aright from his truths and dispensations? What madness must it be for weak and dependent creatures to rebel against the Almighty! What numbers form wrong judgments, and bring misery on themselves, in this life and that to come!