Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Keep [the] command of [the] king {because of your 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
International Standard Version
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
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.
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] like the sage? Who knows [the] interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. 2 Keep [the] command of [the] king {because of your oath to God}. 3 Do not be terrified of his presence! Go at once and do not delay when a matter [is] unpleasant, for he can do anything that he desires.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:43
Why have you not kept the oath of Yahweh and the command which I commanded you?"
Exodus 22:11
the oath of Yahweh will be between the two of them [concerning] whether or not he has reached out his hand to his neighbor's possession, and its owner will accept [this], and he will not make restitution.
2 Samuel 21:7
But the king spared Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the sworn oath of Yahweh which [was] between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
1 Chronicles 29:24
And all the officials and mighty warriors, and also all the sons of King David, {pledged allegiance to} King Solomon.
Proverbs 24:21
Fear Yahweh, my son, and the king; with those who change, do not associate.
Ezekiel 17:13-20
And he took from the seed of the kingship, and he made with him a covenant, and {he brought him under oath}, and he took the rulers of the land,
Romans 13:1-5
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for [there] is no authority except by God, and those that exist are put in place by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to the rulers [and] to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,
1 Peter 2:13-17
Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,