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

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

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

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

3 do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants.

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 For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

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