Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
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.
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 Never let your mouth cause you to sin and don't proclaim in the presence of the angel, "My promise was a mistake," for why should God be angry at your excuse and destroy what you've undertaken? 7 In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God. 8 Don't be surprised when you see the poor oppressed and the violent perverting both justice and verdicts in a province, for one high official watches another, and there are ones higher still over them.
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Even though a sinner does what is wrong a hundred times and still survives, nevertheless I also know that things will go well for those who fear God, who fear in his presence.
Proverbs 23:17
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I have concluded that everything that God undertakes will last for eternity nothing can be added to it nor taken away from it and that God acts this way so that people will fear him.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Who among you fears the LORD, obeying the voice of his servant, who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely upon his God.
Matthew 12:36
I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered,