Ecc 5:7-8 | ESV | STEP | For when dreams increase and words grow many , there is vanity ; but God is the one you must fear .

Ecclesiastes 5:7-8

7 For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; ^{▼▼The Hebrew term hebel can refer to a “vapor” or “mere breath”; also verse 10 (see note on 1:2)} but ^{▼▼Or For when dreams and vanities increase, words also grow many; but} ^cGod is the one you must fear.

The Vanity of Wealth and Honor

8 ^dIf you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, ^edo not be amazed at the matter, ^ffor the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.