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 snare to humankind to say rashly “It is holy,”
    and after vows, to scrutinize.

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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

do not hastily bring out to court,
    for[a] what will you do at its end,
    when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:8 Or “lest”

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 You see a man who is hasty in his words:
    there is more hope for a fool than him.

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