NET Bible
"When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard."
— Matthew 6:7, NET Bible
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
“And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. ”
“In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.”
“And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.”
“And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words.”
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Private Prayer“Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward!
But whenever you pray, go into your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.