Ecclesiastes 5:7 web — For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

World English Bible

"For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God."

— Ecclesiastes 5:7, World English Bible

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Ecclesiastes 5 — Context

4

When you vow a vow to God, don't defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow.

5

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

6

Don't allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don't protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

7

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don't marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them.

9

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

10

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 5:7 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:7 in the World English Bible reads: “For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:7 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 5:7 in?
Ecclesiastes 5:7 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 5:7?
Ecclesiastes 5:7 reads (WEB): “For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but 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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