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Proverbs 20:25
It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
Proverbs 20:25 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 20:25 in other translations
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
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In context
22 Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
23 The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
24 A man's steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the Lord 's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
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