Ecclesiastes 10:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
Curse not the king, no not in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.
Ecclesiastes 10:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought; and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
Ecclesiastes 10:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
Ecclesiastes 10:20 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 10:20 say?
Ecclesiastes 10:20 in modern King James wording reads: "Curse not the king, no not in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter."
Where is Ecclesiastes 10:20 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 10:20 is verse 20 of chapter 10 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 10:20 can I read here?
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