In Ecclesiastes 8:2, the command to keep the king's commandment — verse 5 expands on the benefit of keeping that commandment.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 adds that the wise heart inclines to the right – reinforcing the wise heart's orientation toward proper timing and justice.

Ecclesiastes 2:14 adds that the wise person's eyes give discernment – the same insight that enables knowing the proper time.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 declares a time for every matter – the same theme of proper times that the wise heart knows in Ecclesiastes 8:5.

Ecclesiastes 9:12 says man does not know his time (of death), contrasting with the wise heart knowing proper times in Ecclesiastes 8:5.

Exodus 1:20 shows the midwives blessed for obeying God – a concrete example of the principle that keeping a command brings safety.

1 Peter 3:13 promises safety for those zealous for good – directly paralleling Ecclesiastes' 'no trouble' for keeping commands.

Luke 12:56 rebukes those who fail to interpret the present time – the very ability Ecclesiastes 8:5 says the wise heart possesses.

1 Chronicles 12:32 provides an example of men who understood the times – exactly the wisdom Ecclesiastes 8:5 attributes to the wise heart.

Exodus 1:21 adds that the midwives received families for fearing God – illustrating the tangible reward for obedience.

In Exodus 1:17, the midwives disobey the king's command — a contrast to the principle in Ecclesiastes that keeping the commandment brings safety.

Proverbs 19:16 states that keeping the commandment preserves life, directly mirroring Ecclesiastes' promise that keeping a command avoids harm.

Hosea 5:11 shows Ephraim crushed for following human commands – contrasting the safety of obeying God's command.

Hebrews 5:14 describes discernment trained to distinguish good from evil, similar to the wise heart knowing the proper time and just way in Ecclesiastes.

1 Peter 3:14 says suffering for righteousness still brings blessing – contrasting Ecclesiastes' assurance of no trouble, as righteousness may invite harm.

Psalm 119:6 promises no shame for those who focus on God's commands – echoing Ecclesiastes' 'no trouble' for the obedient.

Acts 4:19 presents the need to judge whether to obey God or men – relating to the wisdom of knowing proper procedure.

Acts 5:29 states obeying God over men – a practical application of which command to keep, as Ecclesiastes implies.

Romans 13:5-7 explains that obeying authorities is part of obeying God – deepening the concept of 'keeping a command' and proper order.