Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Observe the commandment of the king, and [that] because of the word of the oath of God.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Observe the commandment of the king, and [that] because of the word of the oath of God.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
World English Bible

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