Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 8:3
American Standard Version
Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
Amplified® Bible
Be not panic-stricken {and} hasty to get out of his presence. Persist not in an evil thing, for he does whatever he pleases.
Contemporary English Version
Don't quickly oppose the king or argue when he has already made up his mind.
Darby English Version
Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him,
Good News Bible
The king can do anything he likes, so depart from his presence; don't stay in such a dangerous place.
King James Version
Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
New American Standard Bible
"Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
New International Version
Do not be in a hurry to leave the king's presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.
New King James Version
Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Do not show rashness to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
Revised Standard Version
go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.
Young's Literal Translation
Be not troubled at his presence, thou mayest go, stand not in an evil thing, for all that he pleaseth he doth.
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