Compare Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:2

2 Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God,

2 I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.

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

2 Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience.

2 I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

2 Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

2 I say, "Keep the king's commandment for the sake of your oath to God.

2 Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.

2 Keep the king's command because of your sacred oath.

2 I [counsel thee], Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

2 I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

2 Keep the king's command as you would keep a solemn pledge.

2 Keep the king's command as you would keep a solemn pledge.

2 Keep the king's command because of the oath before God.

2 I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.

2 Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.

2 Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.

2 I [advise] you to obey the king's commands because of the oath you took in God's presence.

2 I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.

2 I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.

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

2 Keep [the] command of [the] king {because of your oath to God}.

2 Observe the commandment of the king, and because of the word of the oath of God.

2 Obey the king's command, because you made a promise to God.

2 I'm telling you to obey the king's command. You took an oath to serve him. You made a promise to God.

2 Keep the king's command because of your sacred oath.

2 I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

2 Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;

2 Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;

2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that because of thy oath to God.

2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that because of thy oath to God.

2 ego os regis observo et praecepta iuramenti Dei

2 ego os regis observo et praecepta iuramenti Dei

2 I [counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.

2 I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.

2 I keep the mouth of the king, and the commandments and [the] swearings of God. (I counsel, or advice, thee to obey the king's commands, and to keep your oath, or your pledge, to God.)

2 I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.