Ecclesiastes 5:6 cpdv — Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God. "

— Ecclesiastes 5:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ecclesiastes 5 — Context

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If you have vowed anything to God, you should not delay to repay it. And whatever you have vowed, render it. But an unfaithful and foolish promise displeases him.

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And it is much better not to make a vow, than, after a vow, not to fulfill what was promised.

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You should not use your mouth so as to cause your flesh to sin. And you should not say, in the sight of an Angel, “There is no Providence.” For God, being angry at your words, may scatter all the works of your hands.

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Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God.

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If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these.

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But finally, there is the King who rules over the entire earth, which is subject to him.

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A greedy man will not be satisfied by money. And whoever loves wealth will reap no fruit from it. Therefore, this, too, is emptiness.

Ecclesiastes 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 5:6 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:6 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 5, verse 6.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 5:6.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 5:6 in?
Ecclesiastes 5:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 5:6?
Ecclesiastes 5:6 reads (CPDV): “Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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