Ecclesiastes 10:18-20

Contemporary English Version

¹⁸ Some people are too lazy
to fix a leaky roof—
    then the house collapses.
¹⁹ Eating and drinking
    make you feel happy,
and money can buy
    everything you need.
²⁰ Don't let yourself think about
    cursing the king;
don't curse the rich,
    not even in secret.
A little bird might hear
    and tell everything.