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Ecclesiastes 5:3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

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

Should this abundance of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted?

‘Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When someone makes a special vow to the Lord that involves the assessment of people,