Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
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English Standard Version
I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
New International Version
Obey the king's command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God