Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.

Noyes Bible

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 is like the wise man, and who knoweth the explanation of a thing? A man's wisdom brighteneth his countenance, and the harshness of his face is changed.

3Be not in haste to depart from his presence; persist not in an evil thing; for whatever pleaseth him, that he doeth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 24:21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king; And mingle not with them that are given to change!

Romans 13:1Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as supreme;

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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