2
Do not be
ahasty in word or 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
bwords be few.
b
Proverbs 10:19, Matthew 6:7
Proverbs 10
19
When there are amany words, transgression is unavoidable, But bhe who restrains his lips is wise.
Matthew 6
7
"And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their amany words.
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