Proverbs 20:25
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- 77 It would be a “snare” because it would lead people into financial difficulties; Leviticus 27 talks about foolish or rash vows.
- 78 Heb “a man.”
- 79 The verb is from לוּע (lu’) or לָעַע (la’a’); it means “to talk wildly” (not to be confused with the homonym “to swallow”). It occurs here and in Job 6:3. This refers to speaking rashly in dedicating something to the sanctuary by calling it “Holy.”
- 80 Heb “reflect on.” The person is to consider the vows before making them, to ensure that they can be fulfilled. Too many people make their vow or promise without thinking, and then later worry about how they will fulfill their vows.
- 81 Heb “the vows” (so ); “promises.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and to reflect only after making vows.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
It is a snare to humankind to say rashly “It is holy,”
and after vows, to scrutinize.
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KJV 1900King James Version
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,
And after vows to make inquiry.
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