Ecclesiastes 8:2

I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God.

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In The King James Version

I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

In Context

1The wisdom of a man shines in his countenance, and even the expression of a most powerful man will change.

3You should not hastily withdraw from his presence, nor should you remain in an evil work. For all that pleases him, he will do.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 14:26And so the people entered the forest, and there appeared flowing honey, but no one drew his hand near his mouth. For the people were afraid of the oath.

1 Kings 2:43Then why have you not kept the oath to the Lord, and the commandment which I instructed to you?”

Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king. And do not mingle with detractors.

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God.

1 Peter 2:13Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent,

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 8:2-6

The Excellence of Wisdom; The Duty of Subjects. 1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. 2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. 3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? 5 Whoso keepeth the… Read the whole commentary →

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