10:20a Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,

Do not say bad things about the king. Do not even think about it! (EEB)
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Don’t criticize the king, even silently, (Good News Translation)

10:20b or curse the rich even in your bedroom,

Even when you are in your bedroom, do not say bad things about rich people. (EEB)
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and don’t criticize the rich, even in the privacy of your bedroom. (Good News Translation)
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And don’t say bad things about rich people, even if you are alone in your home. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

10:20c for a bird of the air may carry your words,

⌊This is⌋ because someone may ⌊happen to hear you without you noticing⌋ ,
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⌊This is⌋ because someone may remember your words

10:20d and a winged creature may report your speech.

and tell others what you said.
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and go tell ⌊the people⌋ what you said about them.

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