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Ecclesiastes 7:21

Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
Ecclesiastes 7:21 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;

    ASV

  • Do not give ear to all the words which men say, for fear of hearing the curses of your servant.

    BBE

  • Also give not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.

    DBY

  • Also don't take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;

    WEB

  • Also to all the words that they speak give not thy heart, that thou hear not thy servant reviling thee.

    YLT

  • Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you:

    ENG

  • Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

    WBT

  • Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

    BSB

In context

19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

20For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

21Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

22For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

23All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

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