Ecclesiastes 5:1-5 ▼

1 Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.

2 Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.

3 Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.

4 When you make a promise to God, don't fail to keep it, since he isn't pleased with fools. Keep what you promise—

5 it's better that you don't promise than that you do promise and not follow through.