Ecclesiastes 5:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't talk before you think or make promises to God without thinking them through. God is in heaven, and you are on earth, so don't talk too much.

Cross References

Matthew 6:7

When you pray, don't talk on and on as people do who don't know God. They think God likes to hear long prayers.

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.

Isaiah 55:9

Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, my thoughts and my ways are higher than yours.

Matthew 6:9

You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, help us to honor your name.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.

Genesis 18:27

Abraham answered, “I am nothing more than the dust of the earth. Please forgive me, Lord, for daring to speak to you like this.

James 3:2

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

If you keep thinking about something, you will dream about it. If you talk too much, you will say the wrong thing.

Proverbs 20:25

Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think!

Genesis 28:20

Jacob solemnly promised God, “If you go with me and watch over me as I travel, and if you give me food and clothes

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses.

Genesis 18:32

Finally, Abraham said, “Please don't get angry, Lord, if I speak just once more. Suppose you find only 10 good people there.” “For the sake of 10 good people,” the Lord told him, “I still won't destroy the city.”

Genesis 18:30

Abraham said, “Please don't be angry, Lord, if I ask you what you will do if there are only 30 good people in the city.” “If I find 30,” the Lord replied, “I still won't destroy it.”

Judges 11:30

he promised the Lord, “If you will let me defeat the Ammonites

Mark 6:23

I swear that I will give you as much as half of my kingdom, if you want it.”

Genesis 28:22

This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me.”

Leviticus 5:4

You are guilty the moment you realize that you have made a hasty promise to do something good or bad.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

Fools begin with nonsense, and their stupid chatter ends with disaster.