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


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?

5 He that keepeth the commandments shall find no evil. The heart of a wise man understandeth time and answer.

6 There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:

Ecclesiastes 8:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:4Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:4Since a king's word is supreme, who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:4For the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:4because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:4Because the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say to him, what doest thou?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:4for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, |What are you doing?|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:4Where the word of a king is power is, and who saith to him, 'What dost thou?'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say to him, What do you?