Ecclesiastes 8:4 - Revised Version 1885

Because the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

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Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

For the word of a king is authority and power, and who can say to him, What are you doing?

For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

Because the king’s word has authority, no one can say to him, “What are you doing?”

And his word is filled with authority. Neither is anyone able to say to him: "Why are you acting this way?"

And his word is full of power: neither can any man say to him: Why dost thou so?