Ecclesiastes 8:2
Ecclesiastes 8:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
2Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
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2I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
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2I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him]. [2 Sam 21:7]
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2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
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2I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
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2I aduertise thee to take heede to ye mouth of the King, and to the worde of the othe of God.
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2I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
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2I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.
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2You promised God that you would serve the king faithfully.
So obey the king's commands.
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2I [counsel]: keep the command of a king, even for the sake of an oath [to] God.
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