Ecclesiastes 8:2
Keep the king's command, I say, because of your oath before God.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

i counsel

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Romans 13:1-4
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. . . .

Titus 3:1
Remind the believers to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, . . .

in regard

1 Kings 2:43
So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?"

1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David's sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

Ezekiel 17:13-20
He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, . . .

Romans 13:5
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

King James Bible
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Keep the king's command because of your oath made before God.

International Standard Version
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.

NET Bible
Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
Links
Ecclesiastes 8:2 NIV
Ecclesiastes 8:2 NLT
Ecclesiastes 8:2 ESV
Ecclesiastes 8:2 NASB
Ecclesiastes 8:2 KJV

Ecclesiastes 8:2 Bible Apps
Ecclesiastes 8:2 Parallel
Ecclesiastes 8:2 Biblia Paralela
Ecclesiastes 8:2 Chinese Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:2 French Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:2 German Bible

Ecclesiastes 8:2 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Top of Page
Top of Page