Ecclesiastes 5:2

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Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few. (NASB ©1995)

Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 20:25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.

Matthew 6:7 "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. (NASB ©1995)

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Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

not rash Ge 18:27,30,32 28:20,22 Nu 30:2-5 Jud 11:30 1Sa 14:24-45 Mr 6:23

thing Ps 115:3 Isa 55:9 Mt 6:9

let thy 5:3,7 Pr 10:19 Mt 6:7 Jas 3:2

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