Curse not the king] Exodus 22:28. thought] Or, conscience. curse not the rich in thy bed-chamber] Heb. in the chambers of thy bed: that is, in the most secret place. for a bird of the air shall carry the voice] It shall be revealed by some unexpected means suddenly, either by Gods especiall providence, who hates ill thoughts against kings, or by the policie of princes, who have spies in all places.