Ecclesiastes 7:21 net — Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

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"Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you."

— Ecclesiastes 7:21, NET Bible

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Ecclesiastes 7 — Context

18

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

19

Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

20

For there is not one truly righteous person on the earth who continually does good and never sins.

21

Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

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For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.

23

Human Wisdom is Limited I have examined all this by wisdom; I said,“I am determined to comprehend this”– but it was beyond my grasp.

24

Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.

Ecclesiastes 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 7:21 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:21 in the NET Bible reads: “Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:21 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 7, verse 21.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 7:21.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 7:21 in?
Ecclesiastes 7:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 7:21?
Ecclesiastes 7:21 reads (NET): “Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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