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Approach God with Reverence: Beware Rash Vows and Idle Words

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

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Chapter 5
1 Do not hurry with your mouth, and do not let your heart hasten to bring out a word before God, for God is in the heavens and you are on the earth; because of this, let your words be few. 2 For the dream comes with many matters, and the voice of the fool with many words. 3 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay to pay it, for he has no delight in fools; what you vow, pay. 4 Better that you do not vow when you vow, that you do not fulfill. 5 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin with your flesh, and do not say before the angel that it is an error. Why should he be angry at your voice and destroy the work of your hands? 6 For in many dreams and vanities and many words, fear God. 7 If you see oppression of the wicked and robbery of justice and righteousness in the province, do not marvel at the matter, for height above height watches and heights are over them.