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Proverbs 20:25
A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
Proverbs 20:25 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
23 An abomination to Jehovah are a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit are not good.
24 From Jehovah are the steps of a man, And man--how understandeth he his way?
25 A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
26 A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
27 The breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
28 Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
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