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

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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 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 in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)

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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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