Ecclesiastes 8:2 - The Scriptures 1998

² I say, “Guard the sovereign’s command because of the oath before Elohim.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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)

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

Common English Bible

² Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the sovereign spared Mephiḇ

1 Kings 2:43

“And why have you not guarded the oath of יהוה  and the command that I gave you?”

1 Chronicles 29:24

And all the rulers and the mighty men, and also all the sons of Sovereign Dawiḏ

Exodus 22:11

let an oath of יהוה  be between them both, that he has not put his hand into his neighbour’s goods. And the owner of it shall accept that, and he does not repay.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear יהוה  and the sovereign; Do not mingle with those who change;

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

1 Samuel 14:26

And the people came into the woods and saw the honey, dripping. But no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.