Ecclesiastes 7:21

New International Reader's Version

Don’t pay attention to everything people say. If you do, you might hear your servant cursing you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king said, “You and Joab are sons of Zeruiah. What does this have to do with you? Maybe the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David.’ If he did, who can ask him, ‘Why are you doing this?’ ”

2 Samuel 19:19

He said to him, “You are my king and master. Please don’t hold me guilty. Please forgive me for the wrong things I did on the day you left Jerusalem. Please forget all about them.

Proverbs 30:10

“Don’t tell lies about a servant when you talk to their master. If you do, they will curse you, and you will pay for your lies.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

Many times you yourself have cursed others. Deep down inside, you know that’s true.

Isaiah 29:21

Without any proof, they claim that a person is guilty. In court they try to trap the one who speaks up for others. By using dishonest witnesses they keep people who aren’t guilty from being treated fairly.

1 Samuel 10:27

But some people who wanted to stir up trouble said, “How can this fellow save us?” They looked down on him. They didn’t bring him any gifts. But Saul kept quiet about it.