Ecclesiastes 8:2
“I counsell thee, to keepe the kings commandement, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
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Ecclesiastes 8:2 Context
1Who is as the Wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a mans wisedome maketh his face to shine, and the boldnes of his face shalbe changed. 2I counsell thee, to keepe the kings commandement, and that in regard of the oath of God. 3Bee not hastie to goe out of his sight: stand not in an euill thing, for he doeth whatsoeuer pleaseth him. 4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say vnto him, What doest thou?
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:2
I [counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.
- King James Version
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I `counsel thee', Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
- Basic English Bible
I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
- Darby Bible
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
- Webster's Bible
I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
- World English Bible
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I counsel thee: keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 8:2
8:2 The oath - Because of that oath which thou hast taken to keep all God's laws, whereof this of obedience to superiors is one.