14:9a So it is with you.

The situation is the same with you (plur.).
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It is like that when you ⌊worship God⌋.

14:9b Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue,

If you do not speak words that others can understand,
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You must speak in a way that other people understand,

14:9c how will anyone know what you are saying?

will anyone know what you are saying? ⌊Of course not!⌋
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or no one will know what you are trying to say.

14:9d You will just be speaking into the air.

What you say will have no value.
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You will just be wasting your breath/effort.

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