7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.


In Context

4 When you vow a vow to God, don't defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow.

5 It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.

6 Don't allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don't protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

7 For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

8 If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don't marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them.

9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:7For in the multitude of dreams and many words [there are] also [divers] vanities: but fear thou God.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities, and words without number: but do thou fear God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7For in the multitude of dreams are vanities; so with many words: but fear God.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:7For thus it cometh to pass through the multitude of dreams and vanities and many words: but fear thou God.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:7For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear you God.