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When a man makes a vow to the Lord or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.(A)

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When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.(A)

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14 I will pay my vows to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people.(A)

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14 I will fulfill my vows(A) to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people.

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14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,[a]
    and pay your vows to the Most High.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 50.14 Or make thanksgiving your sacrifice to God

14 “Sacrifice thank offerings(A) to God,
    fulfill your vows(B) to the Most High,(C)

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27 You will pray to him, and he will hear you,
    and you will pay your vows.(A)

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27 You will pray to him,(A) and he will hear you,(B)
    and you will fulfill your vows.(C)

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The Plot to Kill Paul

12 In the morning the Jews joined in a conspiracy and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.(A)

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The Plot to Kill Paul

12 The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy(A) and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.(B)

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When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow.(A) It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfill it.(B)

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When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it.(A) He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.(B) It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.(C)

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25 From you comes my praise in the great congregation;
    my vows I will pay before those who fear him.(A)

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25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly;(A)
    before those who fear you[a] I will fulfill my vows.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 22:25 Hebrew him

21 But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are lying in ambush for him. They have bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink until they kill him. They are ready now and are waiting for your consent.”(A)

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21 Don’t give in to them, because more than forty(A) of them are waiting in ambush for him. They have taken an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him.(B) They are ready now, waiting for your consent to their request.”

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Concerning Oaths

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’(A) 34 But I say to you: Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,(B)

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Oaths

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,(A) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’(B) 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:(C) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;(D)

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15 [a]Look! On the mountains the feet of one
    who brings good tidings,
    who proclaims peace!
Celebrate your festivals, O Judah;
    fulfill your vows,
for never again shall the wicked invade you;
    they are utterly cut off.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 1.15 2.1 in Heb

15 Look, there on the mountains,
    the feet of one who brings good news,(A)
    who proclaims peace!(B)
Celebrate your festivals,(C) Judah,
    and fulfill your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you;(D)
    they will be completely destroyed.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 1:15 In Hebrew texts this verse (1:15) is numbered 2:1.

25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
    and begin to reflect only after making a vow.(A)

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25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
    and only later to consider one’s vows.(A)

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18 I will pay my vows to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people,

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18 I will fulfill my vows(A) to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people,

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13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings;
    I will pay you my vows,(A)
14 those that my lips uttered
    and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.(B)

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13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings(A)
    and fulfill my vows(B) to you—
14 vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke
    when I was in trouble.

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