NASB
"I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God."
— Ecclesiastes 8:2, NASB
“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.”
Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam.
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
"Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.