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Ecclesiastes 7:21
Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;
Ecclesiastes 7:21 · American Standard Version
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Ecclesiastes 7:21 in other translations
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
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In context
18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.
19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
20 Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
21 Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;
22 for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
23 All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
24 That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?
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