# A wise man's heart recognizes

Here a man is represented by his "heart" to emphasize his thoughts. AT: "A wise man recognizes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# the proper course and time of action

"the correct time to do things and the right way to do them"

# Who can tell him what is coming?

This rhetorical question emphasizes that no one knows what will happen in the future. This question can be written as a statement. AT: "No one can tell him what is coming." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heart]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/trouble]]