Ecclesiastes 10:20

God's Word

Don’t curse the king even in your thoughts, and don’t curse rich people even in your bedroom. A bird may carry your words, or some winged creature may repeat what you say.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:12

One of his officers answered, “No one, Your Majesty. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel everything you say—even what you say in your bedroom.”

Esther 2:22

But Mordecai found out about it and informed Queen Esther. Then Esther told the king, on behalf of Mordecai.

Exodus 22:27

It may be the only clothes he has to cover his body. What else will he sleep in? When he cries out to me, I will listen because I am compassionate.

Exodus 22:28

“Never show disrespect for God or curse a leader of your people.

Exodus 8:3

The Nile River will swarm with frogs. They will come into your palace, into your bedroom, on your bed, into the houses of your officials, on your people, into your ovens and into your mixing bowls.

Isaiah 8:21

They will pass through the land when they are hard-pressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they will be furious. Then they will look up, cursing their king and God.

Luke 10:40

But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me.”

Luke 19:40

Jesus replied, “I can guarantee that if they are quiet, the stones will cry out.”

Acts 23:5

Paul answered, “Brothers, I didn’t know that he is the chief priest. After all, Scripture says, ‘Don’t speak evil about a ruler of your people.’ ”