Bible · King James

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 6:7

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In other translations

Louis Segond 1910En priant, ne multipliez pas de vaines paroles, comme les païens, qui s'imaginent qu'à force de paroles ils seront exaucés.
Martin 1744Or quand vous priez, n'usez point de vaines redites, comme font les Païens; car ils s'imaginent d'être exaucés en parlant beaucoup.
Bishops BibleBut when ye pray, babble not much, as the heathen do. For they thynke it wyl come to passe, that they shalbe heard, for theyr much bablinges sake.

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