Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

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[a]Do not be (A)quick with your mouth or [b]impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your (B)words be few.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Ch 5:1 in Heb
  2. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Lit hurry your heart