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.

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

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.

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

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

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