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Ecclesiastes 10:20 ยท KJV

"Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter."

King James Version

What does Ecclesiastes 10:20 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

18By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
20Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you practice respect for authority in your thoughts and words?

2

What does it mean for you to guard your speech?

3

When have you regretted something you said about someone else?

Life Application

respect

Be mindful of your thoughts about others, especially those in authority, and strive to speak positively.

integrity

Consider the impact of your words and choose to uplift rather than criticize.

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