Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
For it was done amidst a multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words, - but, towards God, be thou reverent.
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.
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.
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 thy mouth cause thy flesh to sin, - neither say thou, before the messenger, that it was, a mistake, - wherefore should God be indignant at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands? 7 For it was done amidst a multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words, - but, towards God, be thou reverent. 8 If, the oppression of the poor, and the wresting of justice and righteousness, thou see in the province, do not be astonished over the matter, - for, one high above the highest, is watching, yea, the Most High, is over them.
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 12:13
The conclusion of the matter - the whole, let us hear, - Towards God, be reverent, and, his commandments, observe, for, this, concerneth all mankind.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is well that thou shouldst lay fast hold of this, but, even from the other, do not withdraw thy hand, - for, he that revereth God, shall come forth out of them all.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner be committing wickedness a hundred times, and continuing long in his own way, yet I surely know that it shall be well to them who revere God, who stand in awe before him;
Proverbs 23:17
Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I know, that, whatsoever God doeth, the same, shall be age-abiding, unto it, there is nothing to add, and, from it, there is nothing to take away, - and, God, hath done it, that men should stand in awe before him.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Who among you, revereth Yahweh, Hearkening unto the voice of his Servant, - That hath walked in dark places And hath had no gleam of light? Let him trust in the name of Yahweh, And lean upon his God.
Matthew 12:36
But I say unto you, That, every useless expression that men shall utter, they shall render, concerning it, an account, in a day of judgment;