Ecclesiastes 8:3
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8:3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste—do not delay when the matter is unpleasant,12
for he can do whatever he pleases.
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- 12 Or “do not stand up for a bad cause.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
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.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, and don’t persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Don’t try to avoid doing your duty, and don’t stand with those who plot evil, for the king can do whatever he wants.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Do not be terrified of his presence!
Go at once and do not delay when a matter is unpleasant,
for he can do anything that he desires.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
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