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Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
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American Standard Version
For the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Christian Standard Bible
For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing? ”
English Standard Version
For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
King James Version
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
New American Standard Bible
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
New International Version
Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
New Living Translation
His command is backed by great power. No one can resist or question it.
World English Bible
for the king’s word is supreme. Who can say to him, “What are you doing?”