Proverbs 20:25

New Century Version

It’s dangerous to promise something to God too quickly. After you’ve thought about it, it may be too late.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:13

Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.

Proverbs 18:7

The words of fools will ruin them; their own words will trap them.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Think before you speak, and be careful about what you say to God. God is in heaven, and you are on the earth, so say only a few words to God.

Leviticus 5:15

“If a person accidentally sins and does something against the holy things of the Lord, he must bring from the flock a male sheep that has nothing wrong with it. This will be his penalty offering to the Lord. Its value in silver must be correct as set by the Holy Place measure. It is a penalty offering.

Matthew 5:33

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t break your promises, but keep the promises you make to the Lord.’

Deuteronomy 23:22

But if you do not make the promise, you will not be guilty.

Deuteronomy 23:23

You must do whatever you say you will do, because you chose to make the promise to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 23:24

If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you wish, but do not put any grapes into your basket.

Judges 21:22

If their fathers or brothers come to us and complain, we will say: ‘Be kind to the men of Benjamin. We did not get wives for Benjamin during the war, and you did not give the women to the men from Benjamin. So you are not guilty.’ ”