Parallel Verses
Amplified
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
New American Standard Bible
For the dream comes through much
King James Version
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.
Holman Bible
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
International Standard Version
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
A Conservative Version
For a dream comes with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
American Standard Version
For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
Bible in Basic English
As a dream comes from much business, so the voice of a foolish man comes with words in great number.
Darby Translation
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, and a fool's voice through a multitude of words.
Julia Smith Translation
For the dream came in the multitude of labor; and the voice of the foolish one in the multitude of words.
King James 2000
For a dream comes through much business; and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For a dream comes with many cares, and the voice of a fool with many words.
Modern King James verseion
For a dream comes through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice by the multitude of words.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For where much carefulness is, there are many dreams: and where many words are, there men may hear fools.
NET Bible
Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.
New Heart English Bible
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
The Emphasized Bible
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.
Webster
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.
World English Bible
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
Youngs Literal Translation
For the dream hath come by abundance of business, and the voice of a fool by abundance of words.
Themes
Dreams » General references to
Dreams » Excess of business frequently leads to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Speech/communication » The multitude of words
Speech/communication » Who is full of words
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 5:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Listen To God Rather Than Uttering Rash Vows
2
Do not be hasty with your mouth [speaking careless words or vows] or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.
3 For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
4
When you make a vow or a pledge to God, do not put off paying it; for God takes no pleasure in fools [who thoughtlessly mock Him]. Pay what you vow.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Job 11:2
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;