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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
The Message
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
The Message
4-5 When you tell God you’ll do something, do it—now.
God takes no pleasure in foolish drivel. Vow it, then do it.
Far better not to vow in the first place than to vow and not pay up.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
Contemporary English Version
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
Contemporary English Version
4 (A) God doesn't like fools. So don't be slow to keep your promises to God. 5 It's better not to make a promise at all than to make one and not keep it.
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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
New International Version
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it.(A) He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.(B) 5 It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.(C)
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
New American Standard Bible
4 When you (A)make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. (B)Pay what you vow! 5 It is (C)better that you not vow, than vow and not pay.
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