Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 8:2

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American Standard Version
I `counsel thee', Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Amplified® Bible
I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty].

Contemporary English Version
If you promised God that you would be loyal to the king, I advise you to keep that promise.

Darby English Version
I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.

Good News Bible
Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.

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

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

New International Version
Obey the king's command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

New King James Version
I say, "Keep the king's commandment for the sake of your oath to God.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

Revised Standard Version
Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;

Young's Literal Translation
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.

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