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

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

New Century Version NCV

2 Obey the king's command, because you made a promise to God.

3 Don't be too quick to leave the king. Don't support something that is wrong, because the king does whatever he pleases.

4 What the king says is law; no one tells him what to do.

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?”