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Ecclesiastes 8:2

King James Version (KJV)

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Translations

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Amplified Bible

I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty].

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - American Standard Version

I counsel thee, Keep the kings command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Bible in Basic English

I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Darby Bible

I [say], Keep the king`s commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - English Standard Version

I say:

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - King James Version

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

Yo digo: Guarda el mandato del rey por causa del juramento de Dios.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - The Message

Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, "What are you doing?" Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?

 

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - New American Standard Bible

I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Yo digo: "Guarda el mandato del rey por causa del juramento de Dios.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - World English Bible

I say, "Keep the king`s command!" because of the oath to God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Young's Living Translation

I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Additional Comments

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