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 · 2000For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As a dream comes from much business, so the voice of a foolish man comes with words in great number.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For the dream hath come by abundance of business, and the voice of a fool by abundance of words.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If 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 · 1890For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, and a fool's voice through a multitude of words.
Context
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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