King James Bible
KJVI counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 8:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Ecclesiastes 8:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. | |
American Standard VersionASV | I counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. | |
English Revised VersionERV | I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. | |
World English BibleWEB | I say, |Keep the king's command!| because of the oath to God. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. |
American Standard Version
ASVI counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.
English Revised Version
ERVI counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
World English Bible
WEBI say, |Keep the king's command!| because of the oath to God.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
American King James Version
AKJVI counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
King James Bible
KJVI counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
American Standard Version
ASVI counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.
English Revised Version
ERVI counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
World English Bible
WEBI say, |Keep the king's command!| because of the oath to God.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
American King James Version
AKJVI counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.