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

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

New Revised Standard NRS

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

3 Do not be terrified; go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.

4 For the word of the king is powerful, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

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?”