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Ecclesiastes 7:21

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Ecclesiastes 7:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:21

Theological / Devotional

Words that are spoken. That is, about one by others. To be concerned about what others think is not conducive to success.

Servant curse thee. Familiarity often breeds contempt. The Christian should, however, be more concerned about the opinion of God than he is of the opinion of man (1 Cor. 4:3, 4).

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