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

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25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.(A)

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

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    do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
    if your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / Do not go

Don’t take a matter to court hastily.(A)
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent[a] humiliates you?

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:8 Or neighbor

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

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20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)

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20 Do you see a man who speaks too soon?(A)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.(B)

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20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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