⁵ Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

⁴ Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

²⁵ It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

²² But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.