Parallel Verses
Amplified
For in a multitude of dreams and in a flood of words there is worthlessness. Rather [reverently] fear God [and worship Him with awe-filled respect, knowing who He is].
New American Standard Bible
For in many dreams and in many words there is
King James Version
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
Holman Bible
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words.
International Standard Version
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
A Conservative Version
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words. But fear thou God.
American Standard Version
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
Bible in Basic English
Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.
Darby Translation
For in the multitude of dreams are vanities; so with many words: but fear God.
Julia Smith Translation
For in the multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words: but fear thou God.
King James 2000
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also many vanities: but you fear God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For with many dreams [come] vanities and numerous words. Therefore, fear God!
Modern King James verseion
For in the multitude of dreams, both words and vanities abound; but fear God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And why? Whereas are many dreams and many words, there are also divers vanities: but look that thou fear God.
NET Bible
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
New Heart English Bible
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
The Emphasized Bible
For it was done amidst a multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words, - but, towards God, be thou reverent.
Webster
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
World English Bible
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
Youngs Literal Translation
For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 5:7
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Context Readings
Listen To God Rather Than Uttering Rash Vows
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Do not allow your speech to cause you to sin, and do not say before the messenger (priest) of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of your voice (words) and destroy the work of your hands?
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power].
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor can anything be taken from it, for God does it so that men will fear and worship Him [with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is God].
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Who is among you who fears the Lord,
Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust and be confident in the name of the Lord and let him rely on his God.
Matthew 12:36