Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

Cross References (18)

  • Matthew 6:7 (30)

    And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

  • Proverbs 10:19 (26)

    When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Isaiah 55:9 (19)

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

  • Matthew 6:9 (11)

    So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:3 (10)

    As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

  • Numbers 30:2–5 (10)

    If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must

  • Genesis 18:27 (10)

    Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—

  • Ecclesiastes 5:7 (10)

    For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

  • Proverbs 20:25 (9)

    It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

  • James 3:2 (9)

    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole

  • Genesis 28:20 (9)

    Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with

  • Psalms 115:3 (8)

    Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.

  • Genesis 18:32 (7)

    Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answ

  • Genesis 18:30 (5)

    Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak further. Suppose thirty are found there?” He replied, “I

  • Judges 11:30 (4)

    Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,

  • 1 Samuel 14:24–45 (4)

    Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the ma

  • Mark 6:23 (3)

    And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”

  • Genesis 28:22 (3)

    And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth