Parallel Verses
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 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 wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a message? A man's wisdom illuminates him, and the hardness of his countenance (appearance) is changed.
2 I say, “Keep the
Cross References
1 Kings 2:43
Why did you break your promise and disobey my command?
Exodus 22:11
The case between them must be settled by swearing an oath to Jehovah that the neighbor did not take the other person's animal. The owner must accept the oath. The neighbor does not have to make up for the loss.
2 Samuel 21:7
David made a promise to Jonathan with Jehovah as his witness. He spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and soldiers, and even all of David's other sons, promised to be loyal to Solomon as king.
Proverbs 24:21
My son, respect Jehovah and the king. Do not associate with those who want to change things.
Ezekiel 17:13-20
He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,
Romans 13:1-5
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work,
1 Peter 2:13-17
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it is to the king,