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Ecclesiastes 5:2-7 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Contentment

2 Do not be quick with your mouth,
do not be hasty in your heart
to utter anything before God.
God is in heaven
and you are on earth,
so let your words be few.

3 As a dream comes when there are many cares,
so the speech of a fool when there are many words.

4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.

5 It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

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

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 5:2-7

Isaiah 55:9 - “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:9

Genesis 18:27 - Then Abraham spoke up again: “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:27

Genesis 28:22 - and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me ... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22

Psalms 115:3 - Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. Click to read the verse Psalms 115:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 115:3

Genesis 18:32 - Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:32 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:32

Genesis 18:30 - Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak. What if only thirty can be found th... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:30

Mark 6:23 - And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.” Click to read the verse Mark 6:23 Click to read the verse Mark 6:23

Genesis 28:20 - Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20

Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9

Matthew 14:9 - The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her re... Click to read the verse Matthew 14:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:9

James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2 Click to read the verse James 3:2

Luke 11:2 - He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Click to read the verse Luke 11:2 Click to read the verse Luke 11:2

Judges 11:30 - And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord: “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, Click to read the verse Judges 11:30 Click to read the verse Judges 11:30

Proverbs 20:25 - It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:25

Nehemiah 10:28 - “The rest of the people—priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants and all who sep... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:28 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:28

Joshua 9:18 - But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the assembly had sworn an oath t... Click to read the verse Joshua 9:18 Click to read the verse Joshua 9:18

Numbers 30:2-5 - When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must no... Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2-5 Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2-5

Judges 21:1 - Wives for the Benjamites The men of Israel had taken an oath at Mizpah: “Not one of us will giv... Click to read the verse Judges 21:1 Click to read the verse Judges 21:1

1 Kings 8:30 - Hear the supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this plac... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:30 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:30

2 Chronicles 6:21 - Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this pla... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:21 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:21

Matthew 6:7 - And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard becau... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7

Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19

Job 22:12 - “Is not God in the heights of heaven? And see how lofty are the highest stars! Click to read the verse Job 22:12 Click to read the verse Job 22:12

Ecclesiastes 5:3 - As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:3

Proverbs 29:20 - Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20

Job 31:30 - I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against his life— Click to read the verse Job 31:30 Click to read the verse Job 31:30

Proverbs 15:28 - The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28

Ecclesiastes 5:7 - Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:7

1 Samuel 14:24-45 - Jonathan Eats Honey Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:24-45 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:24-45