Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
I say, Keep the king's word, and that, because of the oath of 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Keep [the] command of [the] king {because of your oath to 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 as the wise? And who knows the meaning of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. 2 I say, Keep the king's word, and that, because of the oath of God. 3 Do not be hasty to leave his presence. Do not take a stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:43
Why then have you not kept the oath of Jehovah and the command that I have charged you with?
Exodus 22:11
an oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, that he has not put his hand to his neighbor's goods. And the owner of it shall accept it, and he shall not make it good.
2 Samuel 21:7
But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of Jehovah's oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
1 Chronicles 29:24
And all the rulers and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David submitted themselves to Solomon the king.
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear Jehovah and the king; and do not fellowship with those who are given to change;
Ezekiel 17:13-20
And he has taken of the king's seed and has made a covenant with him, and has taken an oath from him. He has also taken the mighty of the land,
Romans 13:1-5
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,
1 Peter 2:13-17
Then be in obedience to every ordinance of men, because of the Lord, whether to a king as supreme,