Ecclesiastes 8:2

King James Version (KJV)

I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

In context

1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

2 I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

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Ecclesiastes 8:2 in every translation

KJV King James Version: I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
WEB World English Bible: I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
ASV American Standard Version: I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
DBY Darby Translation: I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
WBS Webster Bible: I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.