Ecclesiastes 7:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Do not give your heart to every word that is spoken; you may hear your servant cursing you,

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king replied: “What business is it of mine or of yours, sons of Zeruiah, that he curses? Suppose the Lord has told him to curse David; who then will dare to say, ‘Why are you doing this?’”

2 Samuel 19:19

They crossed over the ford to bring the king’s household over and to do whatever he wished. When Shimei, son of Gera, crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king

Proverbs 30:10

Do not criticize servants to their master, lest they curse you, and you have to pay the penalty.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

for your heart knows that you have many times cursed others.

Isaiah 29:21

those who condemn with a mere word, Who ensnare the defender at the gate, and leave the just with an empty claim.

1 Samuel 10:27

But some worthless people said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him no tribute.