Ecclesiastes 5:3

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When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.
  • Job 11:2 : 2 Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should a man full of talk be justified?
  • Eccl 10:12-14 : 12 The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness. 14 A fool multiplies words; no one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?

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  • Eccl 5:4-7
    4 verses
    84%

    4It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.

    5Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell God’s messenger that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your words and destroy the work of your hands?

    6Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God.

    7If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights being denied, do not be surprised at such matters. For one official is watched by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

  • Eccl 5:1-2
    2 verses
    80%

    1Do not be hasty with your mouth, and do not let your heart rush to speak anything before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore, let your words be few.

    2Dreams come from too much activity, and a fool’s voice is known by many words.

  • Eccl 10:12-15
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    75%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

    14A fool multiplies words; no one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?

    15The work of fools wearies them because they do not even know how to go to the city.

  • Prov 10:19
    73%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 29:20
    73%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 23:9
    73%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 29:11
    72%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 26:4-6
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    71%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

    6Whoever sends a message by the hands of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

  • Eccl 9:17
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    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Job 33:15
    70%

    15In a dream, a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while they slumber on their beds,

  • Eccl 7:5-6
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    70%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

    6For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of fools—this too is meaningless.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 18:2
    70%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

  • Prov 17:28
    70%

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 12:23
    70%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    70%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Eccl 10:3
    70%

    3Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 15:14
    69%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    69%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 24:7
    69%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 10:8
    69%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 14:3
    69%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Job 11:2
    69%

    2Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should a man full of talk be justified?

  • Prov 20:3
    69%

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 8:5
    69%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 27:3
    69%

    3A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

  • Job 35:16
    68%

    16Job opens his mouth with empty words; without knowledge, he multiplies his speech.

  • Prov 17:16
    68%

    16Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?

  • Prov 12:15
    68%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    68%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 13:16
    68%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    68%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

  • Prov 19:3
    68%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 14:33
    68%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Eccl 7:9
    68%

    9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 15:5
    68%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 11:29
    67%

    29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise of heart.