Proverbs 30:10"Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. A hierarchical society where servants depend entirely on their masters' favor. One false accusation could destroy a life. Writing in what is now Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: stern warning from experience
The original word
lāšān (לָשַׁן) — to use the tongue maliciously, to slander with intent to harm
Why it matters
Ancient Near Eastern servants could be executed based solely on their master's word
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 30:10
This isn't about being nice — it's about the cosmic justice that comes when you harm the powerless
Common misconceptionMost people think this is about workplace politics, but it's about cosmic justice — when you harm someone who can't defend themselves, God Himself becomes their defender.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 30:10
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 30:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 30:10 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Agur. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include relationships, consequences, gossip. Notable phrases: don't slander a servant; lest he curse you. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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