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Ecclesiastes 7:21
Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
Ecclesiastes 7:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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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:
Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
Also do not 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 to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
21 Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
22 For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.
23 All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.
24 What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it?
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