Parallel Verses
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.
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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Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was ignorance. Why should thou cause God to be angry because of thy voice and destroy the work of thine hands?
7 For in many dreams and in many words there is
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 12:13
The conclusion of the entire sermon is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole happiness of man.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good that thou should take hold of this; and also from the other not withdraw thy hand; for he that fears God shall come through with everything.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil one hundred times and his judgment is prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with those that fear God, who fear before his presence;
Proverbs 23:17
Let not thy heart envy sinners, but persevere in the fear of the LORD all day long.
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I have understood that whatever God does, it shall be for ever; nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it because God does it that men should fear before him.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For out of much preoccupation comes the dream, and the voice of the fool out of a multitude of words.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Who is among you that fears the LORD? Hearken unto the voice of his slave. He who walked in darkness and had no light; let him trust in the name of the LORD and stay upon his God.
Matthew 12:36
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.