Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Revised Standard Version

Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty]. [II Sam. 21:7.]

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge.

Catholic Public Domain Version

I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord which was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why then have you not kept your oath to the Lord and the commandment with which I charged you?”

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

Exodus 22:11

an oath by the Lord shall be between them both to see whether he has not put his hand to his neighbor's property; and the owner shall accept the oath, and he shall not make restitution.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not disobey either of them;

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work,

1 Samuel 14:26

And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.