Proverbs 20:25 - Revised Standard Version25 It is a snare for a man to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making his vows. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176925 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, And after vows to make enquiry. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition25 It is a snare to a man to utter a vow [of consecration] rashly and [not until] afterward inquire [whether he can fulfill it]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry. See the chapterCommon English Bible25 It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and only reflect after making the promise. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version25 It is ruin for a man to devour what is holy, or, after making vows, to retract them. See the chapter |