Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Easy To Read Version

I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.

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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 Tagairtí Cros

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.

1 Kings 2:43

Why did you break your promise? Why did you not obey my command?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders, soldiers, and all of King David’s sons accepted Solomon as king and obeyed him.

Exodus 22:11

That neighbor must explain that he did not steal the animal. If this is true, then the neighbor will promise to the Lord that he did not steal it. The owner of the animal must accept this promise. The neighbor does not have to pay the owner for the animal.

Proverbs 24:21

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

Titus 3:1

Greetings from Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, our brother.