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"Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him."
— Ecclesiastes 8:2, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
Human Government Demonstrates Limitations of Wisdom Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.
Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.
Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”
Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.