21Also to all the words that they speak give not thy heart, that thou hear not thy servant reviling thee.


In Context

18 It is good that thou dost lay hold on this, and also, from that withdrawest not thy hand, for whoso is fearing God goeth out with them all.

19 The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.

20 Because there is not a righteous man on earth that doth good and sinneth not.

21 Also to all the words that they speak give not thy heart, that thou hear not thy servant reviling thee.

22 For many times also hath thy heart known that thou thyself also hast reviled others.

23 All this I have tried by wisdom; I have said, 'I am wise,' and it is far from me.

Ecclesiastes 7:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:21Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:21Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you-

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:21But do not apply thy heart to all words that are spoken: lest perhaps thou hear thy servant reviling thee.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:21Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:21Also give not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:21Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:21Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:21Also don't take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:21Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you: