Ecclesiastes 8:2

2 I say:[a] Keep the king's command, because of 1God's oath to him.[b]

Ecclesiastes 8:2 In-Context

1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
2 I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
3 Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases.
4 For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
5 Whoever keeps a command will know no evil thing, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 22:11; 2 Samuel 21:7; 1 Kings 2:43; [2 Chronicles 36:13; Ezekiel 17:18]

Footnotes 2

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