Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.In other versions
I `counsel thee', Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
ASV
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
BBE
I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
DBY
I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
WEB
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
YLT
I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
ENG
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
WBT
Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
BSB
In context
1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
2I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?