Ecclesiastes 8:3

Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him."

Surrounding context

8:2 I say, "Keep the king's commandment for the sake of your oath to God.

8:3 Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him."

8:4 Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, "What are you doing?"