Matthew 6:7-8 And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

ASV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. ⁸ Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.