Ecclesiastes 5:3

What does Ecclesiastes 5:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 5:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

As a dream comes from much business, so the voice of a foolish man comes with words in great number.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For the dream hath come by abundance of business, and the voice of a fool by abundance of words.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If thou hast vowed any thing to God, defer not to pay it: for an unfaithful and foolish promise displeaseth him: but whatsoever thou hast vowed, pay it.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, and a fool's voice through a multitude of words.

Context

v.2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

v.3This passage

v.4When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:2

    The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Proverbs 10:19

    In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Job 11:2

    Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

  • Ecclesiastes 10:12

    The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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