Proverbs 20:25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and begin to reflect only after making a vow.(A)
Proverbs 20:25
New Living Translation
25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
Proverbs 25:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 do not hastily bring into court,
for[a] what will you do in the end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)
Footnotes
- 25.8 Cn: Heb or else
Proverbs 25:8
New Living Translation
8 don’t be in a hurry to go to court.
For what will you do in the end
if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?
Proverbs 29:20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 Do you see someone who is hasty in speech?
There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.(A)
Proverbs 29:20
New Living Translation
20 There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
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