Ecclesiastes 5:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.

Free Bible Version

There are certainly many dreams, questions of meaning, and lots of different ideas, but you are to follow God.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Promising to do something and not doing it is like [SIM] a dream that has no value; instead, revere God by doing what you promised him that you would do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For in many dreams, as in many words, there is meaningless vapor. So fear God.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.

Context

Approaching God with Awe

⁶Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?⁷For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

Sermons

The Message of Ecclesiastes

G. Campbell Morgan

Summary

This verse warns against meaningless and empty words or promises made to God. It emphasizes the importance of sincerity, reverence, and obedience in our relationship with God. It cautions against making hasty vows or commitments that cannot be fulfilled, as God takes our words seriously. The verse encourages believers to approach God with humility, honesty, and a deep respect for His holiness, rather than offering insincere or thoughtless sacrifices.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(See on Ecc 5:3). God's service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by "dreams" (foolish fancies as of God's requirements of us in worship), and random "words," positive "vanity." The remedy is, whatever fools may do, "Fear thou God" (Ecc 12:13).

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Approaching God with Awe

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.

Free Bible Version

There are certainly many dreams, questions of meaning, and lots of different ideas, but you are to follow God.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Promising to do something and not doing it is like [SIM] a dream that has no value; instead, revere God by doing what you promised him that you would do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For in many dreams, as in many words, there is meaningless vapor. So fear God.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.