Parallel Verses
Amplified
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].
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.
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
And who knows the interpretation of a matter?
A man’s wisdom illumines his face,
And causes his stern face to beam.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:43
Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord, and the command which I gave you?”
Exodus 22:11
then an oath before the Lord shall be made by the two of them that he has not taken his neighbor’s property; and the owner of it shall accept his word and not require him to make restitution.
2 Samuel 21:7
But the king spared Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the Lord’s oath that was between David and Saul’s son Jonathan.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All of the leaders and warriors, and also all the sons of King David, pledged allegiance to King Solomon.
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],
Ezekiel 17:13-20
And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,
Romans 13:1-5
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,