Ecclesiastes 5:6 nasb — Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. W…

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"Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?"

— Ecclesiastes 5:6, NASB

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Ecclesiastes 5 — Context

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For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.

4

When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

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

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Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?

7

For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.

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If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.

9

After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.

Ecclesiastes 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 5:6 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:6 in the NASB reads: “Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?”
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 (NASB): “Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?” 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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