It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.
and only later to consider one’s vows.
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,
and after vows to make enquiry.
and after vows to make enquiry.
It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and to reflect only after making vows.
and to reflect only after making vows.
It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
and only later counting the cost.
It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and begin to reflect only after making a vow.
and begin to reflect only after making a vow.
Bible verse of the day
You have searched me, Lord,and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.