2I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.


In Context

1 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face.

2 I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

3 Be not hasty to depart from his face, and do not continue in an evil work: for he will do all that pleaseth him:

4 And his word is full of power: neither can any man say to him: Why dost thou so?

Ecclesiastes 8:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:2I [counsel thee] to keep the king’s commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:2Obey the king's command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:2I counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:2I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:2I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:2I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:2I say, |Keep the king's command!| because of the oath to God.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:2I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:2I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.