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Source language
JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH   
אני פי מלך שמר ועל דברת שבועת אלהים
Hebrew - Transliteration via code library   
Any py mlk SHmr v`l dbrt SHbv`t Alhym

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
ego os regis observo et praecepta iuramenti Dei

King James Variants
American King James Version   
I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that for the sake of your oath to God.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Authorized (King James) Version   
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
New King James Version   
I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
21st Century King James Version   
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that because of thy oath to God.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
I counsel thee , Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Darby Bible Translation   
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
I say: Keep the king’s command, because of God’s oath to him.
God's Word   
I [advise] you to obey the king's commands because of the oath you took in God's presence.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
Keep the king's command because of your oath made before God.
International Standard Version   
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
NET Bible   
Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
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 Living Translation   
Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.
Webster's Bible Translation   
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
The World English Bible   
I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
EasyEnglish Bible   
You promised God that you would serve the king faithfully. So obey the king's commands.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God.
New Life Version   
I say, “Obey the words of the king because of the promise you made to God.
The Voice Bible   
Here’s my advice: keep what comes from the king’s mouth; after all, this matter is really an oath from God.
Living Bible   
Obey the king as you have vowed to do. Don’t always be trying to get out of doing your duty, even when it’s unpleasant. For the king punishes those who disobey.
New Catholic Bible   
Obey the command of the king because of your sacred oath,
Legacy Standard Bible   
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the sworn oath before God.
Jubilee Bible 2000   
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Christian Standard Bible   
Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
I counsel you to keep the king’s command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty].
New Century Version   
Obey the king’s command, because you made a promise to God.
The Message   
Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, “What are you doing?” Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
Obey the king’s command because of your oath before God.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Good News Translation®   
Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.
Wycliffe Bible   
I keep the mouth of the king, and the commandments and [the] swearings of God. (I counsel, or advice, thee to obey the king’s commands, and to keep your oath, or your pledge, to God.)
Contemporary English Version   
If you promised God that you would be loyal to the king, I advise you to keep that promise.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].
English Standard Version Anglicised   
I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Observe the command of the king, in view of your oath to God.
New American Standard Bible   
I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
The Expanded Bible   
·Obey [Keep; or I obey/keep] the king’s command, because ·you made a promise [of your oath] to God.
Tree of Life Version   
I say: “Obey the king’s command, and especially in regard to the oath of God.
Revised Standard Version   
Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;
New International Reader's Version   
I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.
BRG Bible   
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Complete Jewish Bible   
Keep the king’s command because of the oath before God.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that because of the shevuat Elohim (the oath of G-d).
Names of God Bible   
I advise you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in Elohim’s presence.
Modern English Version   
I say, “Keep the king’s command, because of your oath to God.
Easy-to-Read Version   
I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.
International Children’s Bible   
I advise you always to obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.
Lexham English Bible   
Keep the command of the king because of your oath to God.
New International Version - UK   
Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.