Ecclesiastes 8:2

My advice is to do what the king says, since that's what you promised 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

1Who can compare to the truly wise? Who knows how to interpret things? If you have wisdom your face lights up, and your stern look is softened.

3Don't be quick to walk out on the king without thinking what you're doing, and don't get involved with those who plot against him, for the king can do what he pleases.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 14:26While they were in the forest they saw the honey running out, but no one picked it up to eat it because they were all afraid of the oath they had taken.

1 Kings 2:43So why haven't you kept your vow to the Lord, and obeyed my orders?”

Proverbs 24:21My son, honor the Lord and the king, and don't join those who are rebellious,

Romans 13:1Everyone should obey government authorities, because no one has the power to rule unless God gives permission. These authorities have been put there by God.

1 Peter 2:13Obey human authority for the Lord's sake, whether it is the king as the highest authority,

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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