(NIV)
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The
wise of
heart will
receive commandments,
but a
babbling fool will come to
ruin.
(NIV)
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Whoever winks the
eye causes trouble,
and a
babbling fool will come to
ruin.
(NIV)
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
(ESV)
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
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