Ecclesiastes 8:4

For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”

Cross References (14)

  • Romans 13:1–4 (5)

    Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The

  • Job 9:12 (5)

    If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’

  • Daniel 4:35 (4)

    All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples o

  • Proverbs 20:2 (4)

    The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

  • Proverbs 19:12 (3)

    A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

  • Romans 9:20 (3)

    But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like th

  • Job 34:18–19 (3)

    who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’

  • Job 33:12–13 (2)

    Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

  • 1 Kings 2:46 (2)

    Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom w

  • 1 Kings 2:29–34 (2)

    It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Be

  • Daniel 3:15 (2)

    Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, if you are ready to f

  • 1 Kings 2:25 (2)

    So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.

  • Proverbs 30:31 (2)

    a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him.

  • Luke 12:4–5 (2)

    I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.