Ecclesiastes 8:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The king's word is law. No one can ask him, “Why are you doing this?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:4

But when David refused to change his mind, Joab and the army officers went out and started counting the people.

1 Kings 2:25

“Benaiah,” Solomon shouted, “go and kill Adonijah.” So Adonijah died.

1 Kings 2:46

“Benaiah,” Solomon shouted, “kill Shimei.” So Shimei died. Solomon was now in complete control of his kingdom.

Ezra 6:13

Governor Tattenai, Shethar Bozenai, and their advisers carefully obeyed King Darius.

Job 9:12

And if he grabs something, who can stop him or raise a question?

Exodus 1:18

The king called them in again and asked, “Why are you letting those baby boys live?”

Proverbs 19:12

An angry king roars like a lion, but when a king is pleased, it's like dew on the crops.

Proverbs 20:2

An angry ruler is like a roaring lion— make either one angry, and you are dead.

Proverbs 30:31

those proud cocks, those mountain goats, and those rulers who have no enemies.

Daniel 3:15

Now I am going to give you one more chance. If you bow down and worship the statue when you hear the music, everything will be all right. But if you don't, you will at once be thrown into a flaming furnace. No god can save you from me.”

Daniel 4:35

To him the nations are far less than nothing; God controls the stars in the sky and everyone on this earth. When God does something, we cannot change it or even ask why.”

Romans 9:20

But, my friend, I ask, “Who do you think you are to question God? Does the clay have the right to ask the potter why he shaped it the way he did?