Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

² I say, *Keep the king's command!* because of the oath to God.

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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 Tagairtí Cros

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mefivoshet, the son of Yonatan the son of Sha'ul, because of the LORD's oath that was between them, between David and Yonatan the son of Sha'ul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why then have you not kept the oath of the LORD, and the mitzvah that I have charged you with?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the princes, the mighty men, and also all of the sons of king David submitted themselves to Shlomo the king.

Exodus 22:11

the oath of the LORD shall be between them both, whether he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods; and the owner of it shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the LORD and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

1 Samuel 14:26

When the people were come to the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.