Ecclesiastes 5 (GOD'S WORD Translation)  View In My Bible 1
Watch your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to
go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring.
Fools are unaware that they are doing [something] evil. 2 Don't
be in a hurry to talk. Don't be eager to speak in the presence
of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the
number of your words. 3 Daydreaming comes when there are too
many worries. Careless speaking comes when there are too many
words. 4 When you make a promise to God, don't be slow to keep
it because God doesn't like fools. Keep your promise. 5 It is
better not to make a promise than to make one and not keep it. 6
Don't let your mouth talk you into committing a sin. Don't say
in the presence of a [temple] messenger, "My promise was a
mistake!" Why should God become angry at your excuse and destroy
what you've accomplished? 7 In spite of many daydreams,
pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God. 8
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