Ecclesiastes 10:20

Christian Standard Bible

²⁰Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,^(A)
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,^(B)
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.

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Ecclesiastes 10:20 in all English translations

Acts 23:5

Christian Standard Bible

⁵“I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest,” replied Paul. “For it is written, You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”^[a]^(A)

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Footnotes

23:5 Ex 22:28

Acts 23:5 in all English translations

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