Ecclesiastes 5:7

New Living Translation

Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.

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Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord.

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God’s purpose is that people should fear him.

I also noticed that under the sun there is evil in the courtroom. Yes, even the courts of law are corrupt!

Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words make you a fool.

Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.

But even though a person sins a hundred times and still lives a long time, I know that those who fear God will be better off.

The wicked will not prosper, for they do not fear God. Their days will never grow long like the evening shadows.

I have thought deeply about all that goes on here under the sun, where people have the power to hurt each other.

And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.