Ecclesiastes 7:21

Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:21

BSB

Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

AKJV

Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you:

CPDV

So then, do not attach your heart to every word that is spoken, lest perhaps you may hear your servant speaking ill of you.

ERV

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

NHEB

Also do not take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;

SMT

Also to all the words that shall be spoken thou shalt not give thy heart, that thou shalt not hear thy servant cursing thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:21

AlsotakeH5414VerbnoheedH3820Noun MasculineuntoallwordsH1697Noun MasculinethatarespokenH1696VerblestthouhearH8085thyservantH5650Noun Masculine curseH7043Verbthee

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:21

Summary

Ignore all critical words spoken

Event

Advising to ignore hateful speech

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC