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Proverbs 20:25

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25Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

and to reflect only after making vows.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

It is a trap to dedicate something rashly

and only later to consider one’s vows.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly

and later to reconsider his vows.

NLTNew Living Translation

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

and only later counting the cost.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

and after vows, to scrutinize.

KJV 1900King James Version

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

And after vows to make inquiry.