Nuh Pay Mind Tuh Every Likkle Ting People Chat— Ecclesiastes 7:21

Jamaican Patois

“Nuh pay mind tuh every likkle ting people chat, dem ting deh wi stress yuh. Even yuh owna worka dem wi chat bad things bout yuh.”

 — Ecclesiastes 7:21

King James Version (KJV)

“Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.”

— Ecclesiastes 7:21 (KJV)

Reflection

This verse brings everyday wisdom for protecting the heart and the mind. When we listen to everything people say, we invite unnecessary stress into our lives. Not every comment, opinion, or piece of gossip deserves our attention.

God reminds us that even people close to us — even those who work with or for us — may speak negatively at times. That reality is not meant to harden our hearts, but to teach us discernment. Peace comes from knowing when to listen and when to let words pass without settling in the spirit.

Closing Thought

Guard your heart. Protect your peace. Not every word spoken needs to become a burden you carry.