World English Bible
"In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking."
— Matthew 6:7, World English 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. ”
“When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.”
“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 merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
"When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Therefore don't be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.
Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.