Ecclesiastes 8:2
Ecclesiastes 8:2-7 The Message (MSG)
Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, “What are you doing?” Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?
Ecclesiastes 8:2 King James Version (KJV)
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Obey the king’s command, because you made a promise to God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 New International Version (NIV)
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him]. [2 Sam 21:7]