Do you know hears your private thoughts? Ecclesiates 9-10

Ecclesiastes 10:20
" Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known."

The phrase, "a little birdie told me" hails from this passage in Solomon's preaching.   In the entire tenth chapter Solomon is warning us, the listeners, to be wise in our dealings with others, because foolishness profits nothing.   Here, in the above proverb, Solomon tells us that to express your disloyalty or displeasure about those in high places (politicians and the wealth ... or, politicians who are also wealthy) is to take one's fate and toss it to the wind.   We MIGHT think we are simply expressing our thoughts in private ("in your sleeping rooms") but the curse or statement of displeasure will come back to hunt you.   Those in the position to rule and be the king and/or those in the possession of great wealth, have accomplished these things for particular reason.   They know things and hear things and seek out things.   Your stating something in private, Solomon warns, is not necessarily private.   God can even use His smallest of creatures to convey that statement to others.   We often get into "who told you I said that" arguments with others, rather than "I can't believe I said that" reflections.  Solomon is warning us that the foolish man is the one who says things thinking it will never be heard.  The wise man (the one who Fears God) is one who recognizes the power in words and that the powerful are truly powerful, that even a small creature might inform them.   Don't over estimate your private thoughts and don't underestimate how far the strong and powerful can hear.  That is wisdom.