Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsell thee, to keepe the kings commandement, and that in regard of the oath of God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Keep the king's command, I say, because of your oath before God.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
- Darby Bible

I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
- English Revised Version

I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
- World English 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.