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

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.

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