8:5a Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm,

If you do what the king commands you will avoid trouble.
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Those who obey him will not be punished. (TLB)
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People will be safe if they obey his command. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

8:5b and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.

A wise person knows the proper time and procedure ⌊to do something⌋ .
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A wise person knows the proper time ⌊to do something⌋ , as well as the ⌊probable⌋ outcome.
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The mind of a wise person will know the right time and the right way to act. (God’s Word)

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