Ecclesiastes 10:18-20

Lexham English Bible

¹⁸ Through sloth the roof sinks in,
    and through idleness of hands the house leaks.
¹⁹ Feasts are held for celebration,^[a]
    wine cheers the living,
        and money answers everything.
²⁰ Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
    and do not curse the rich even in your own bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry your voice;
    a winged messenger may repeat your words.