Ecclesiastes 5:7

Modern

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

Traditional

For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

Literal

For in an abundance of dreams, vapors and words abound, but you must fear God.

Latin

Ubi multa sunt somnia, plurimæ sunt vanitates, et sermones innumeri; tu vero Deum time.

Hebrew

English

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

fear God: Respecting God is the basis for meaningful words and helpful actions (see Ecclesiastes 12:1; Proverbs 1:7).

This section discusses various topics, such as justice, humans and animals, oppression, moderation, companionship, politics, and worship.

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
Isaiah 50:10–11
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.