Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And why? Whereas are many dreams and many words, there are also divers vanities: but look that thou fear God.

New American Standard Bible

For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.

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. Therefore, fear 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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
of dreams
חלם חלום 
Chalowm 
Usage: 65

and many
רבה 
Rabah 
Usage: 224

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

הבל הבל 
hebel 
Usage: 73

but fear
ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 334

References

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Context Readings

Listen To God Rather Than Uttering Rash Vows

6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh for to sin, neither say thou before the angel that it is thy ignorance. For then God will be angry at thy voice, and destroy all the works of thine hands. 7 And why? Whereas are many dreams and many words, there are also divers vanities: but look that thou fear God. 8 If thou seest the poor to be oppressed and wrongfully dealt withal, so that equity and the right of the law is wrested in the land: marvel not thou at such judgment, for one great man keepeth touch with another, and the mighty help themselves together.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good for thee to take hold of this, and not to let that go out of thy hand. For he that feareth God shall escape them all.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

But though an evil person offend a hundredth times, and have a long life: yet am I sure, that it shall go well with them that fear God, because they have him before their eyes.

Proverbs 23:17

Let not thine heart be jealous to follow sinners; but keep thee still in the fear of the LORD all the day long:

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I considered also that whatsoever God doth, it continueth forever, and that nothing can be put unto it, nor taken from it: And that God doth it to the intent that men should fear him.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For where much carefulness is, there are many dreams: and where many words are, there men may hear fools.

Isaiah 50:10-11

Therefore, whoso feareth the LORD among you, let him hear the voice of his servant. Who so walketh in darkness, and no light shineth upon him, let him trust in the LORD and hold him by his God.

Matthew 12:36

But I say unto you, that of every idle word, that men shall have spoken, they shall give accounts at the day of judgment.

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