Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
New American Standard Bible
I say, “Keep the
King James Version
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Holman Bible
Keep
A Conservative Version
I [say], Keep the king's command, and that because of the oath of God.
American Standard Version
I counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Amplified
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].
Bible in Basic English
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
Darby Translation
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.
Julia Smith Translation
I am to watch the king's mouth by reason of the oath of God.
King James 2000
I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that for the sake of your oath to God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Keep [the] command of [the] king {because of your oath to God}.
Modern King James verseion
I say, Keep the king's word, and that, because of the oath of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Keep the king's commandment, I warn thee, and the oath that thou hast made unto God.
NET Bible
Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
New Heart English Bible
Keep the king's command, because of the oath to God.
The Emphasized Bible
I said , The bidding of the king, observe thou, even out of regard to the oath of God.
Webster
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
World English Bible
I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
Youngs Literal Translation
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
Themes
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
King » Obedience to, encouraged
Oaths » Used for » Pledging allegiance to sovereigns
Interlinear
Shamar
Peh
References
American
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 8:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Obedience To The King
1 Who is really wise? Who knows how to interpret this saying: "A person's wisdom improves his appearance, softening a harsh countenance." 2 I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. 3 Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:43
So why haven't you kept the oath you made to the LORD, and why didn't you obey my personal order to you?"
Exodus 22:11
the two of them are to take an oath in the LORD's presence that the accused has not taken his neighbor's property. Its owner is to accept this, and the neighbor is not to make restitution.
2 Samuel 21:7
So the king answered, "I will give them." The king exempted Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the promise to the LORD that existed between David and Saul's son Jonathan.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All of the officials, all of the valiant soldiers, and all of King David's sons submitted to King Solomon's control,
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels.
Ezekiel 17:13-20
Then he took one of the royal descendants, made a covenant with him, and put him under an oath of loyalty, taking the leaders of the land captive
Romans 13:1-5
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
1 Peter 2:13-17
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,