Ecclesiastes 5:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For many dreams bring futility; so do many words. Therefore, fear God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in a multitude of dreams there is futility and worthlessness, and ruin in a flood of words. But [reverently] fear God [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is]. American Standard Version (1901) For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God. Common English Bible Remember: When dreams multiply, so do pointless thoughts and excessive speech. Therefore, fear God. Catholic Public Domain Version If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If thou shalt see the oppressions of the poor, and violent judgments, and justice perverted in the province, wonder not at this matter: for he that is high hath another higher, and there are others still higher than these: |
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.
I know that everything God does will last for ever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. God works so that people will be in awe of him.
I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgement and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness.
Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.
It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, I also know that it will go well with God-fearing people, for they are reverent before him.
However, it will not go well with the wicked, and they will not lengthen their days like a shadow, for they are not reverent before God.
All this I have seen, applying my mind to all the work that is done under the sun, at a time when one person has authority over another to his harm.
I tell you that on the day of judgement people will have to account for every careless word they speak.