Ecclesiastes 10:20

Conservative English Version

Don't even think about cursing the king; don't curse the rich, not even in secret. A little bird might hear and tell everything.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:12

"None of us, Your Majesty," one of them answered. "It's an Israelite named Elisha. He's a prophet, so he can tell his king everything--even what you say in your own room."

Esther 2:22

Mordecai found out about their plans and asked Queen Esther to tell the king what he had found out.

Exodus 22:27

because that is the only cover the poor have when they sleep at night. I am a merciful God, and when they call out to me, I will come to help them.

Exodus 22:28

Don't speak evil of me or of the ruler of your people.

Exodus 8:3

Warn the king that the Nile will be full of frogs, and from there they will spread into the royal palace, including the king's bedroom and even his bed. Frogs will enter the homes of his officials and will find their way into ovens and into the bowls of bread dough.

Isaiah 8:21

They will go around in great pain and will become so hungry that they will angrily curse their king and their gods. And when they try to find help in heaven

Luke 10:40

Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!"

Luke 19:40

But Jesus answered, "If they keep quiet, these stones will start shouting."

Acts 23:5

Paul replied, "Oh! I didn't know he was the high priest. The Scriptures do tell us not to speak evil about a leader of our people."