American Standard Version (ASV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I counsel thee , Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 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.]
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Watch out for power Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I say: Keep the king’s command, because of God’s oath to him.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Obey the King, do what the king says, and don’t make any rash promises to God.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I advise you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.
King James Version (KJV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
New Century Version (NCV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Obey the king’s command, because you made a promise to God.
New International Version (NIV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Obey Authorities for God’s sake I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.à
New Living Translation (NLT) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Obey the king because you have vowed before God to do this.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
The Message Bible (MSG) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I counsel you to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – Ecclesiastes 8:2 I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
Reflection
This verse advises believers to obey the king’s commands because they have made a solemn vow or oath to God to do so. This also implies to people in authority, those who have rule over you. the bible says give honor to those whom it is due. It emphasizes the importance of keeping one’s promises and being faithful to God.
