Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

In thy bedchamber

Bible References

Curse

Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people.
Isaiah 8:21
And they shall pass through it, hard pressed and hungry; and it shall come to pass when they are hungry, they will fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and will gaze upward:
Acts 23:5
And Paul said, I was not conscious, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evilly of the ruler of thy people.

Thought

Ecclesiastes 7:21
Also give not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.
Luke 19:40
And he answering said to them, I say unto you, If these shall be silent, the stones will cry out.

In thy bedchamber

Luke 10:40
Now Martha was distracted with much serving, and coming up she said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Speak to her therefore that she may help me.
Luke 12:2
but there is nothing covered up which shall not be revealed, nor secret that shall not be known;