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

and to reflect only after making vows.

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

And after vows to make inquiry.

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

and only later counting the cost.

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

And afterward to reconsider his vows.

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

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

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

And after vows to make inquiry.

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

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. 

25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly

and later to reconsider his vows.

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

and begin to reflect only after making a vow.

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

and after vows, to scrutinize.

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

and only later thinks about what he said.

25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”

And after the vows to make inquiry.