Ecclesiastes 10:20 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 21:1
Both verses advise caution in speech regarding authority.
Romans 13:1
Paul teaches about submission to governing authorities, echoing the caution advised here.
Matthew 12:36
Jesus warns about giving account for every idle word, relating to the caution in speech.
Source: Ecclesiastes 10:20