Parallel Bible results for "Ecclesiastes 8:2-4"

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

New Living Translation NLT

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

3 Don’t try to avoid doing your duty, and don’t stand with those who plot evil, for the king can do whatever he wants.

4 His command is backed by great power. No one can resist or question it.

New International Version NIV

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

3 Do not be in a hurry to leave the king’s presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

4 Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?”