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.
And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
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
Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
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
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
Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answ
Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak further. Suppose thirty are found there?” He replied, “I
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,
Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the ma
And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”
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