Ecclesiastes 5:7

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:7

BSB
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
AKJV
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear you God.
CPDV
Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God.
ERV
For thus it cometh to pass through the multitude of dreams and vanities and many words: but fear thou God.
NHEB
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
SMT
For in the multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words: but fear thou God.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:7
Summary
Excessive dreaming and talk prove meaningless; revere God.
Event
Counseling fear of God
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom