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Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that because of thy oath to God.
I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].
I counsel you to keep the king’s command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty].
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge.
Keep the king’s command because of the oath before God.
If you promised God that you would be loyal to the king, I advise you to keep that promise.
I [say], Keep the king's commandment, and [that] on account of the oath of God.
I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.
You promised God that you would serve the king faithfully. So obey the king's commands.
Obey the king’s command because of your oath before God.
I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
·Obey [Keep; or I obey/keep] the king’s command, because ·you made a promise [of your oath] to God.
I advertise thee to take heed to the mouth of the king, and to the word of the oath of God.
I ⌞advise⌟ you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.
Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.
Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
I advise you always to obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the sworn oath before God.
Keep the command of the king because of your oath to God.
Obey the king as you have vowed to do. Don’t always be trying to get out of doing your duty, even when it’s unpleasant. For the king punishes those who disobey.
Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, “What are you doing?” Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?
I say, “Keep the king’s command, because of your oath to God.
I advise you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in Elohim’s presence.
Observe the command of the king, in view of your oath to God.
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
Obey the command of the king because of your sacred oath,
Obey the king’s command, because you made a promise to God.
Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
I say, “Obey the words of the king because of the promise you made to God.
Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that because of the shevuat Elohim (the oath of G-d).
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
I say: “Obey the king’s command, and especially in regard to the oath of God.
Here’s my advice: keep what comes from the king’s mouth; after all, this matter is really an oath from God.
I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
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.)
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
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