"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases
as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard
for their many words."
Matthew 6:7
Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God (Eccl. 5:7). When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise (Prv. 10:19). Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few (Eccl. 5:2).
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered (Prv. 17:27). As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words (Eccl. 5:3). It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows (Prv. 20:25).
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James 1:19). Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated (Job 11:2)?
The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. "If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk (Isa. 58:9).
"Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty." -- Isaiah 6:5
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