For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities. But fear thou God.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
For in a multitude of dreams and in a flood of words there is worthlessness. Rather [reverently] fear God [and worship Him with awe-filled respect, knowing who He is].
For in a multitude of dreams there is futility and worthlessness, and ruin in a flood of words. But [reverently] fear God [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is].
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
For many dreams bring futility; so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
For many dreams bring futility; so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
Remember: When dreams multiply, so do pointless thoughts and excessive speech. Therefore, fear God.
If you see the poor oppressed, rights violated and justice perverted in the province, don’t be surprised; for a high official has one higher watching him, and there are others above them.
Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.
For in the multitude of dreams are vanities; so with many words: but fear God.
If thou shalt see the oppressions of the poor, and violent judgments, and justice perverted in the province, wonder not at this matter: for he that is high hath another higher, and there are others still higher than these:
You should not let your useless dreams and bragging bring you trouble. You should respect God.
If you dream all the time or if you talk all the time, that has no purpose. Instead, respect God and obey him.
A lot of dreaming produces a lot of vapor. So does a lot of words. Instead, fear God.
For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; but God is the one you must fear.
For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; but God is the one you must fear.
Many useless [1:2] ·promises [or words] are like so many dreams; they mean nothing. You should ·respect [or be afraid of; 5:7; 7:18; 8:12, 13] God.
If in a country thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the defrauding of judgment and justice, be not astonied at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest, regardeth, and there be higher than they.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God.
No matter how much you dream, how much useless work you do, or how much you talk, you must still stand in awe of God.
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
Many empty promises are like many foolish dreams. They mean nothing. You should honor God.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
Because dreams abound, and vanities and the words are many, but fear thou God.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
For in many dreams and vanities are many words. Rather, fear God.
For with many dreams come vanities and numerous words. Therefore, fear God!
In that case, your mouth is making you sin. Don’t try to defend yourself by telling the messenger from God that it was all a mistake to make the vow. That would make God very angry; and he might destroy your prosperity. Dreaming instead of doing is foolishness, and there is ruin in a flood of empty words; fear God instead.
But against all illusion and fantasy and empty talk There’s always this rock foundation: Fear God!
For when there is an abundance of dreams and futilities, then words increase too. Therefore it is God you should fear.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear Elohim.
If you see oppression of the poor, and violation of rights and justice in the realm, do not be astonished by the fact, for the high official has another higher than he watching him and above these are others higher still—.
For in many dreams and in many words there is futility. Rather, fear God.
For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.
If in some part of the realm you witness the oppression of the poor and the violation of rights and justice, do not be surprised; for every high official is supervised by one who is higher in rank, and the one who has the highest rank keeps watch over them all.
Many useless promises are like so many dreams; they mean nothing. You should respect God.
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God.
Dreaming too much and talking too much are meaningless. So have respect for God.
Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.
Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there is also vanity. But fear God.
For when there are many dreams, there are many empty words. Instead of this, honor God with fear.
Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.
With many dreams come vanities and a multitude of words; but fear God.
With many dreams come vanities and a multitude of words; but fear God.
With many dreams come vanities and a multitude of words; but fear God.
With many dreams come vanities and a multitude of words, but fear God.
For in the multitude of chalomot and many dvarim there are also divers havalim [see 1:2]; but fear thou HaElohim.
If in a country you see the oppression of the poor and the defrauding of judgment and justice, do not be astonished at the matter. For He who is higher than the highest watches. And there is higher than they.
For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.
For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.
If you see the oppression of the poor or perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the matter. For one authority watches over another authority, and higher ones are over them.
Daydreaming and excessive talking are pointless and fleeting things to do, like trying to catch hold of a breath. What good comes from them? It is better to quietly reverence God.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.
Where be many dreams, be full many vanities, and words without number; but dread thou God. (Where there be many dreams, there is much that is empty and futile, and words without number; rather, fear thou God/rather, have thou reverence for God.)
For, in the abundance of dreams both vanities and words abound; but fear thou God.
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