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.
Curse
Thought
In thy bedchamber
Bible References
Curse
Exodus 22:28
"You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Isaiah 8:21
They will pass through the land destitute and starving. Their hunger will make them angry, and they will curse their king and their God as they look upward.
Acts 23:5
Paul replied, "I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, 'You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
Thought
Ecclesiastes 7:21
Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.
Luke 19:40
He answered, "I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!"
In thy bedchamber
Luke 10:40
But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me."
Luke 12:2
Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.