Ecclesiastes 5:2

Good News Translation

Think before you speak, and don't make any rash promises to God. He is in heaven and you are on earth, so don't say any more than you have to.

Cross References

Genesis 18:27

Abraham spoke again: “Please forgive my boldness in continuing to speak to you, Lord. I am only a man and have no right to say anything.

Genesis 18:30

Abraham said, “Please don't be angry, Lord, but I must speak again. What if there are only thirty?” He said, “I will not do it if I find thirty.”

Genesis 18:32

Abraham said, “Please don't be angry, Lord, and I will speak only once more. What if only ten are found?” He said, “I will not destroy it if there are ten.”

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a vow to the Lord: “If you will be with me and protect me on the journey I am making and give me food and clothing,

Genesis 28:22

This memorial stone which I have set up will be the place where you are worshiped, and I will give you a tenth of everything you give me.”

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he wishes.

Proverbs 10:19

The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 20:25

Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

What the wise say brings them honor, but fools are destroyed by their own words.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

They start out with silly talk and end up with pure madness.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

The more you worry, the more likely you are to have bad dreams, and the more you talk, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

No matter how much you dream, how much useless work you do, or how much you talk, you must still stand in awe of God.

Isaiah 55:9

As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways and thoughts above yours.

Leviticus 5:4

If you make a careless vow, no matter what it is about, you are guilty as soon as you realize what you have done.

Matthew 6:7

“When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that their gods will hear them because their prayers are long.

Matthew 6:9

This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven: May your holy name be honored;

Mark 6:23

With many vows he said to her, “I swear that I will give you anything you ask for, even as much as half my kingdom!”

James 3:2

All of us often make mistakes. But if a person never makes a mistake in what he says, he is perfect and is also able to control his whole being.

Judges 11:30

Jephthah promised the Lord: “If you will give me victory over the Ammonites,