You Have Cursed Others - Ecclesiastes 7:22

In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you”, and in chapter seven and verse twenty-two of his book Solomon said, “your own heart knows that you yourself likewise have cursed others”, where we read,

For oftentimes also your own heart knows that you yourself likewise have cursed others.

The verse reads, “For oftentimes also your own heart knows …” Solomon began with the words, “for oftentimes also” or “because, since and on account that on many occasions even so and indeed” “your own heart knows” which means “your, Solomon’s readers’, own personal souls, minds and wills are aware, perceive, discriminate, discern and recognize” the following. Solomon said many times his readers even so and indeed have been aware of the following within their souls and minds. 

 

The verse continues, “… that you yourself likewise have cursed others.” Solomon added the words, “that you yourself likewise” or “that you, Solomon’s readers, their own selves in a similar fashion” “have cursed others” which means “have slighted, trifled and thought little of people other than themselves”. Solomon told his readers that they too have slighted and thought little of “other” people. 

When we meditate upon Solomon’s words in this verse, we see how he recognized that the same behavior that his readers were recognizing in others was in themselves as well. We all are guilty of “sinful” behavior which includes speaking ill of others (See Romans 3:10, 23) and because God knows this, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days so when we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit so we adhere to the words we should listen to and are convicted when we utter words that are adverse to others.

Next time Solomon says, “all this have I proved by wisdom”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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