Catholic Public Domain Version
"I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God. "
— Ecclesiastes 8:2, Catholic Public Domain Version
“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
“I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, 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.”
The wisdom of a man shines in his countenance, and even the expression of a most powerful man will change.
I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God.
You should not hastily withdraw from his presence, nor should you remain in an evil work. For all that pleases him, he will do.
And his word is filled with authority. Neither is anyone able to say to him: “Why are you acting this way?”
Whoever keeps the commandment will not experience evil. The heart of a wise man understands the time to respond.