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Ecclesiastes 8:3

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3Don’t be in a hurry to quit your job in the palace. Don’t stand up for something the king doesn’t like. He’ll do anything he wants to.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.