24 A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.

How then can anyone understand their own way?

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly

and only later to consider one’s vows.

24 A man’s steps are from the Lord;

how then can man understand his way?

25 It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,”

and to reflect only after making vows.

24 Man’s goings are of the Lord;

How can a man then understand his own way?

25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,

And after vows to make inquiry.

24 The Lord directs our steps,

so why try to understand everything along the way?

25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God

and only later counting the cost.

24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;

How then can a man understand his own way?

25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,

And afterward to reconsider his vows.

24 The Lord decides what a person will do;

no one understands what his life is all about.

25 It’s dangerous to promise something to God too quickly.

After you’ve thought about it, it may be too late.

24 A man’s goings are of Jehovah;

How then can man understand his way?

25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy,

And after vows to make inquiry.

24 The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?

25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.

24 The Lord is the one who directs a person’s steps. 

How then can anyone understand his own way? 

25 It is a trap for a person to say impulsively, “This is a holy offering!” 

and later to have second thoughts about those vows. 

24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,

so how can anyone understand his own way?

25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly

and later to reconsider his vows.

24 All our steps are ordered by the Lord;

how then can we understand our own ways?

25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”

and begin to reflect only after making a vow.

24 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,

and how will humankind understand his ways?

25 It is a snare to humankind to say rashly “It is holy,”

and after vows, to scrutinize.

24 The Lord directs a man’s steps.

So how can anyone understand his own way?

25 A man is trapped if he makes a hasty promise to God

and only later thinks about what he said.