Ecclesiastes 8:2

I [said], The bidding of the king, observe thou, even out of regard to the oath of God.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 really a wise man, and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? The wisdom of a man, lighteth up his countenance, but, by defiance of countenance, one is disfigured.

3Not rashly from his presence, shouldst thou go: do not take thy stand in a vexatious thing,—for, whatsoever he pleaseth, he will do.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 14:26So the people came into the forest, and lo! there were streams of honey,—but no man reached his hand to his mouth, because the people revered the oath.

1 Kings 2:43Why then, hast thou not kept the oath of Yahweh,—and the charge which I laid upon thee?

Proverbs 24:21Revere thou Yahweh, my son, and the king, and, with the fickle, have thou no fellowship;

Romans 13:1Let, every soul, unto protecting authorities be in subjection; for there is no authority save by God, and, they that are in being, have by God been arranged,—

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves unto every human creation, for the Lord’s sake,—whether unto a king, as one that protecteth,

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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