The king said moreover to Shim´e-i, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father; therefore the Lord shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head:
Ecclesiastes 7:22 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For often your own heart knows that you have likewise cursed others. American Standard Version (1901) for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. Common English Bible After all, you know that you’ve often cursed others yourself! Catholic Public Domain Version So then, do not attach your heart to every word that is spoken, lest perhaps you may hear your servant speaking ill of you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But do not apply thy heart to all words that are spoken: lest perhaps thou hear thy servant reviling thee. |
The king said moreover to Shim´e-i, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father; therefore the Lord shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head:
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.