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(2) Don’t speak impulsively — don’t be in a hurry
to give voice to your words before God.
For God is in heaven, and you are on earth;
so let your words be few.
(3) For nightmares come from worrying too much;
and a fool, when he speaks, chatters too much.

(4) If you make a vow to God, don’t delay in discharging it. For God takes no pleasure in fools, so discharge your vow!

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