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Ecclesiastes 8:2
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2 I say:[a] Keep the king's command, because of (A)God's oath to him.[b]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 8:2 Hebrew lacks say
  2. Ecclesiastes 8:2 Or because of your oath to God
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Ecclesiastes 8:2
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Obey Authorities for God’s Sake

2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment (A)for the sake of your oath to God.

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Ecclesiastes 8:2
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2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

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