Ecclesiastes 8:4
Ecclesiastes 8:4 King James Version (KJV)
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Ecclesiastes 8:4 New International Version (NIV)
Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
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 8:4 King James Version (KJV)
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Ecclesiastes 8:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:4 New Century Version (NCV)
What the king says is law; no one tells him what to do.
Ecclesiastes 8:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Ecclesiastes 8:4 New International Version (NIV)
Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful, And who will say to him, “What are you doing?”