Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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 Do not let your speech cause you to sin. Do not say to the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of what you say and destroy the work of your hands? 7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God. 8 If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the country, do not be shocked at the sight. One official watches over another official and there are higher officials over them.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good that you should take hold of this and also from this not withdraw your hand, for he who respects God will come forth from them all.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but reverence Jehovah all day long.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that whatever God does it will be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it. God does it in order that men should reverence (respect) him.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Dreams come with many efforts, trials and concerns. Fools speak with too many words.

Isaiah 50:10-11

Who among you respects Jehovah and obeys his servant? Let those who walk in darkness and have no light trust the name of Jehovah and depend upon their God.

Matthew 12:36

I tell you there will be an account in the Judgment Day for every careless word that men say.

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