Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.

World English Bible (WEB)

In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`And -- praying -- ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,