2 I say: “Obey the king’s orders+ out of regard for the oath to God.+3 Do not rush to depart from his presence.+ Do not take a stand for anything bad;+ for he can do whatever he pleases, 4 because the word of the king is absolute;+ who can say to him, ‘What are you doing?’”
20 Even in your thoughts,* do not curse* the king,+ and do not curse the rich in your bedroom; for a bird* may convey the sound,* or a creature with wings may repeat what was said.