Ecclesiastes 8:2

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

Fear Yahweh, my son, and the king; with those who change, do not associate.

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.

Remind them to be subject to the rulers [and] to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,

Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,

Why have you not kept the oath of Yahweh and the command which I commanded you?"

And all the officials and mighty warriors, and also all the sons of King David, {pledged allegiance to} King Solomon.

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,

Therefore [it is] necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.