American Standard Version
"I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God. "
— Ecclesiastes 8:2, American Standard Version
“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
“I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.”
“Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.”
“I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.”
“I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.”
“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment: