Ecclesiastes 5:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:3

BSB

As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Dreams follow many worries, and in many words foolishness will be found.

ERV

For a dream cometh with a multitude of business; and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.

NHEB

For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.

SMT

For the dream came in the multitude of labor; and the voice of the foolish one in the multitude of words.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 5:3

ForadreamH2472Noun Masculine comethH935VerbthroughthemultitudeH7230Noun MasculineofbusinessH6045Noun Masculineandafool'sH3684Noun Masculine voiceH6963Noun MasculineisknownbymultitudeH7230Noun MasculineofwordsH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:3

Summary

Excessive activity creates distractions; talkativeness betrays foolishness.

Event

Explaining dreams from overactivity

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC