Ecclesiastes 8:3
ContextNET © | Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, 1 for he can do whatever he pleases. |
NIV © | 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. |
NASB © | "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases." |
NLT © | Don’t try to avoid doing your duty, and don’t take a stand with those who plot evil. For the king will punish those who disobey him. |
MSG © | Don't worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You're serving his pleasure, not yours. |
BBE © | Be not quick to go from before him. Be not fixed in an evil design, because he does whatever is pleasing to him. |
NRSV © | Do not be terrified; go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases. |
NKJV © | "Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him." |
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NET © | Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, 1 for he can do whatever he pleases. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “do not stand up for a bad cause.” |