The one who gives an answer before he listens – this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Proverbs 20:25 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, And after vows to make enquiry. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is a snare to a man to utter a vow [of consecration] rashly and [not until] afterward inquire [whether he can fulfill it]. American Standard Version (1901) It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry. Common English Bible It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and only reflect after making the promise. Catholic Public Domain Version It is ruin for a man to devour what is holy, or, after making vows, to retract them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract. |
The one who gives an answer before he listens – this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
‘If someone offends by sinning unintentionally in regard to any of the Lord’s holy things, he must bring his penalty for guilt to the Lord: an unblemished ram from the flock (based on your assessment of its value in silver shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel ) as a guilt offering.
‘Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord. ,
But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be counted against you as sin.
Be careful to do whatever comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed what you promised to the Lord your God.
‘When you enter your neighbour’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want until you are full, but do not put any in your container.
When their fathers or brothers come to us and protest, we will tell them, “Show favour to them, since we did not get enough wives for each of them in the battle. You didn’t actually give the women to them, so you are not guilty of breaking your oath.” ’