Proverbs 30:10 - Tree of Life Version Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you pay for it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Accuse not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do not accuse and hurt a servant before his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty [of adding to the burdens of the lowly]. American Standard Version (1901) Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty. Common English Bible Don’t slander a servant to his master; otherwise, the servant will curse you, and you will be guilty. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not accuse a servant to his lord, lest he curse you, and you fall. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou fall. |
When Adonai smelled the soothing aroma, Adonai said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground on account of man, even though the inclination of the heart of humankind is evil from youth. Nor will I ever again smite all living creatures, as I have done.
People curse anyone withholding grain, but blessing is on the head of one who dispenses it.
One who gives to the poor will not lack, but one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Also, do not pay attention to every word people say, otherwise you might hear your servant mocking you—
So they approached the king and spoke to him about the royal decree: “Didn’t you issue a written decree that anyone who prays to any god or man for 30 days—except for you, O king—shall be cast into the den of lions?” The king replied, “The decree stands, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”
Then the king was overjoyed, and ordered Daniel taken up out of the den. So Daniel was lifted out of the pit. No injury of any kind was found on him because he had trusted in his God.
Who are you to judge another’s servant? Before his own master he stands or falls. Yes, he shall stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Watch yourself, so there is no unworthy thing in your heart saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of cancelling debts, is near,’ and your eye is evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing. Then he may call out to Adonai against you, and it will be a sin upon you.
For Adonai your God walks in the midst of your camp, to rescue you and to give your enemies over to you. Therefore your camp must be holy, so that He does not see anything indecent among you and turn away from you.
Then David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to men’s words saying: ‘Look, David intends you harm’?
Now please, let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If Adonai has stirred you up against me, let Him accept an offering. But if men have done so, then cursed are they before Adonai, because they have now driven me out that I would not cling to Adonai’s inheritance, saying: ‘Go, worship other gods.’
Then David asked him, “Will you lead me to this raiding band?” “Swear to me by God that you won’t kill me or deliver me into my master’s hands,” he said, “and I will lead you to this marauding band.”