Ecclesiastes 5:7

In 11 translations

BSB

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

KJV

For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

WEB

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.

ASV

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

LSV

For in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear God.

YLT

For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.

DBY

For in the multitude of dreams are vanities; so with many words: but fear God.Elohim

DRC5:6

Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities, and words without number: but do thou fear God.

GNV5:6

For in the multitude of dreames, and vanities are also many wordes: but feare thou God.

JPS5:6

For through the multitude of dreams and vanities there are also many words; but fear thou God.

LXXE5:6

For there is evil in a multitude of dreams and vanities and many words: but fear thou God.

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WLC5:6

כִּ֣י בְרֹ֤ב חֲלֹמוֹת֙ וַהֲבָלִ֔ים וּדְבָרִ֖ים הַרְבֵּ֑ה כִּ֥י אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים יְרָֽא׃KJV:Eccl.5.7

LXX-Br5:6

Ὅτι ἐν πλήθει ἐνυπνίων καὶ ματαιοτήτων καὶ λόγων πολλῶν, ὅτι σὺ τὸν Θεὸν φοβοῦ.

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• Matthew 12:36But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
• Ecclesiastes 8:12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
• Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
• Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
• Isaiah 50:10–11Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who…
• Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
• Ecclesiastes 3:14I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.

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