Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words.
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.
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.
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].
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
6
Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you,
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Although a sinner commits crime a hundred times and prolongs his life,
Proverbs 23:17
instead, always fear the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I know that all God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
Isaiah 50:10-11
listening to the voice of His Servant?
Who among you walks in darkness,
and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of Yahweh;
let him lean on his God.
Matthew 12:36