Ecclesiastes 8:3

Easy To Read Version

Don’t be afraid to give suggestions to the king. And don’t support something that is wrong. But remember, the king gives the commands that please him.

Cross References

Genesis 47:9

Jacob said to Pharaoh, “I have had a short life with many troubles. I have lived only 130 years. My father and his ancestors [251] lived to be much older than I am.”

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.

Proverbs 24:21

Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.

Proverbs 30:31

a rooster walking proudly; {\cf2\super [39]} \par a goat;\par and a king among his people.\par

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don’t quit your job just because the boss is angry at you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes. {\cf2\super [39]}

Isaiah 48:4

I did that because I knew\par you were stubborn.\par \{You refused to believe anything I said\}.\par You were very stubborn—\par like iron \{that does not bend\}\par and as hard as bronze.\par

Daniel 4:35

People on earth are not truly important.\par God does what he wants\par with the powers of heaven\par and the people on earth.\par No one can stop his powerful hand!\par No one can question the things he does!\par

Daniel 5:19

People from many nations and people that spoke many languages were very afraid of Nebuchadnezzar. Why? Because the God Most High made him a very important king. If Nebuchadnezzar wanted a person to die, then he killed that person. And if he wanted a person to live, then that person was allowed to live. If he wanted to make people important, then he made those people important. And if he wanted to make people not important, then he made them not important.