Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 8:2
“I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 8:2 Context
1Who 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. 2I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. 3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. 4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? 5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
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Other Translations
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
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
- 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
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
Bible commentary
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.