Ecclesiastes 5:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

Cross References

Matthew 6:7

When you pray, don’t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.

Isaiah 55:9

‘For as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Matthew 6:9

‘Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honoured as holy.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

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

Genesis 18:27

Then Abraham answered, ‘Since I have ventured to speak to my lord #– #even though I am dust and ashes #– #

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways.  If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows.

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a vow:  ‘If God will be with me and watch over me during this journey I’m making, if he provides me with food to eat and clothing to wear,

Genesis 18:32

Then he said, ‘Let my lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time.  Suppose ten are found there? ’ He answered, ‘I will not destroy it on account of ten.’

Genesis 18:30

Then he said, ‘Let my lord not be angry, and I will speak further. Suppose thirty are found there? ’ He answered, ‘I will not do it if I find thirty there.’

Judges 11:30

Jephthah made this vow  to the Lord: ‘If you in fact hand over the Ammonites to me,

Mark 6:23

He promised her with an  oath:  ‘Whatever you ask me I will give you, up to half my kingdom.’

Genesis 28:22

This stone that I have set up as a marker will be God’s house, and I will give to you a tenth of all that you give me.’

Leviticus 5:4

Or if someone swears rashly  to do what is good or evil #– #concerning anything a person may speak rashly in an oath #– #without being aware of it, but later recognises it, he incurs guilt in such an instance.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words from his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness;