Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

1Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
2Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
— Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

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"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. "

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