KJV ORIGINAL
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't pay attention to every word that people say, or you might hear your own servant speaking badly about you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is advising us not to listen to every piece of gossip or criticism, because we might hear hurtful things that would only upset us unnecessarily.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, servants lived closely with their masters and often knew intimate details about their lives. The relationship between masters and servants was complex, involving both dependence and potential resentment. Solomon, traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, would have had many servants and understood how even loyal servants might privately criticize their masters.
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