Ecclesiastes 5:2

God's Word

Don’t be in a hurry to talk. Don’t be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.

Cross References

Genesis 18:27

Abraham asked, “Consider now, if I may be so bold as to ask you, although I’m ⌞only⌟ dust and ashes,

Genesis 18:30

“Please don’t be angry if I speak again,” Abraham said. “What if 30 are found there?” He answered, “If I find 30 there, I will not do it.”

Genesis 18:32

“Please don’t be angry if I speak only one more time,” Abraham said. “What if 10 are found there?” He answered, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the 10.”

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a vow: “If God will be with me and will watch over me on my trip and give me food to eat and clothes to wear,

Genesis 28:22

This stone that I have set up as a marker will be the house of God, and I will surely give you a tenth of everything you give me.”

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven. He does whatever he wants.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap for a person to say impulsively, “This is a holy offering!” and later to have second thoughts about those vows.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

A wise person’s words win favors, but a fool’s lips are self-destructive.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

A fool starts out by talking foolishness and ends up saying crazy things that are dangerous.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Daydreaming comes when there are too many worries. Careless speaking comes when there are too many words.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God.

Isaiah 55:9

“Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.”

Leviticus 5:4

“If you hastily take a vow about what you will or will not do (as some people do) and then ignore it (although you know what you said), you will be guilty.

Matthew 6:7

“When you pray, don’t ramble like heathens who think they’ll be heard if they talk a lot.

Matthew 6:9

“This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.

Mark 6:23

He swore an oath to her: “I’ll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom.”

James 3:2

All of us make a lot of mistakes. If someone doesn’t make any mistakes when he speaks, he would be perfect. He would be able to control everything he does.

Judges 11:30

Jephthah made a vow to the Lord. He said, “If you will really hand Ammon over to me,