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Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
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American Standard Version
I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
English Standard Version
I say: Keep the king’s command, because of God’s oath to him.
King James Version
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
New American Standard Bible
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
New International Version
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
New King James Version
I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
New Living Translation
Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.
World English Bible
I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.