Ecclesiastes 8:2

Ecclesiastes 8:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

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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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

2I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

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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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

2I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

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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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

2You promised God that you would serve the king faithfully.
So obey the king's commands.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

2I [counsel]: keep the command of a king, even for the sake of an oath [to] God.

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