Ecclesiastes 7:21; Ecclesiastes 7:22; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Ecclesiastes 10:20

Ecclesiastes 7:21

21 Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

22 For you also have realized that you likewise have many times cursed others.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

10 If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

20 Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known.