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 say rashly, “It is holy,”
    and only reflect after making the promise.

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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. 25:8 Or neighbor, also in v. 9

don’t be quick to quarrel over;
    what will you do in the future when your neighbor shames you?

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

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20 Do you see people who are quick to speak?
    There is more hope for fools than for them.

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