Ecclesiastes 7:21
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
Cross-references
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 10:20 warns that your own words may be reported, complementing Ecclesiastes 7:21's caution about overhearing others' words.
2 Samuel 16:10
Parallel
2 Samuel 16:10 shows David refusing to retaliate when Shimei curses him, directly applying the principle of Ecclesiastes 7:21.
1 Corinthians 13:5–7
Related theme
1 Corinthians 13:5-7 says love keeps no record of wrongs, echoing Ecclesiastes 7:21's instruction not to dwell on every harsh word heard.
1 Samuel 24:9
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 24:9, David asks Saul why he listens to slanderous reports, illustrating the warning of Ecclesiastes 7:21 against heeding every word.