Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows. New Living Translation Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. English Standard Version It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. Berean Standard Bible It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. King James Bible It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. New King James Version It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. New American Standard Bible It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. NASB 1995 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. NASB 1977 It is a snare for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. Legacy Standard Bible It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. Amplified Bible It is a trap for a man to [speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!” And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can fulfill it]. Christian Standard Bible It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly and later to reconsider his vows. American Standard Version It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry. Contemporary English Version Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think! English Revised Version It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. GOD'S WORD® Translation It is a trap for a person to say impulsively, "This is a holy offering!" and later to have second thoughts about those vows. Good News Translation Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later. International Standard Version It is a trap for a person to declare quickly, "This is sacred," and only later to have second thoughts about the vows. Majority Standard Bible It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. NET Bible It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed. New Heart English Bible It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. Webster's Bible Translation It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. World English Bible It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA snare to a man [that] he has swallowed a holy thing, "" And to make inquiry after vows. Young's Literal Translation A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry. Smith's Literal Translation The snare of man swallowing down the holy thing, after the vows for seeking. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract. Catholic Public Domain Version It is ruin for a man to devour what is holy, or, after making vows, to retract them. New American Bible It is a trap to pledge rashly a sacred gift, and after a vow, then to reflect. New Revised Standard Version It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is a snare for a man who vows to give something to a holy place, and regrets after he has vowed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is a snare unto a man who vows holiness and whose soul is sorry for it after he vows. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is a snare to a man rashly to say: 'Holy', And after vows to make inquiry. Brenton Septuagint Translation It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: for in that case repentance comes after vowing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wine is a Mocker…24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? 25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. 26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.… Cross References Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Judges 11:30-31 Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Leviticus 27:9-10 If he vows an animal that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any such animal given to the LORD shall be holy. / He must not replace it or exchange it, either good for bad or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy. Acts 5:1-4 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... 1 Samuel 14:24-28 Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food. / Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground. / And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. ... Malachi 1:14 “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. Mark 7:9-13 He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. / For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God), ... 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? / But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” ... Treasury of Scripture It is a snare to the man who devours that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. a snare Proverbs 18:7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Leviticus 5:15 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering: Leviticus 22:10-15 There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing… after Leviticus 27:9,10,31 And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy… Numbers 30:2 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed… Jump to Previous Consider Danger Dedicate Dedication Devoureth Enquiry Holy Inquiry Later Making Oaths Questioning Rash Rashly Reflect Snare Something Swallowed Thought Trap VowsJump to Next Consider Danger Dedicate Dedication Devoureth Enquiry Holy Inquiry Later Making Oaths Questioning Rash Rashly Reflect Snare Something Swallowed Thought Trap VowsProverbs 20 1. Proper LivingIt is a trap The Hebrew word for "trap" here is "מוֹקֵשׁ" (mokes), which refers to a snare or a device used for capturing. In the ancient world, traps were often used for hunting or capturing animals, symbolizing danger and entrapment. Spiritually, this word warns believers of the hidden dangers and consequences of hasty decisions, especially those made without seeking God's guidance. It serves as a reminder to be vigilant and discerning in our commitments. for a man to dedicate something rashly only later to reconsider his vows Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It is a trapמוֹקֵ֣שׁ (mō·w·qêš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare for a man אָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being to dedicate קֹ֑דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity something rashly יָ֣לַע (yā·la‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 3216: To blurt, utter inconsiderately only later וְאַחַ֖ר (wə·’a·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 310: The hind or following part to reconsider לְבַקֵּֽר׃ (lə·ḇaq·qêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1239: To plough, break forth, to inspect, admire, care for, consider his vows. נְדָרִ֣ים (nə·ḏā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5088: A promise, a thing promised Links Proverbs 20:25 NIVProverbs 20:25 NLT Proverbs 20:25 ESV Proverbs 20:25 NASB Proverbs 20:25 KJV Proverbs 20:25 BibleApps.com Proverbs 20:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 20:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 20:25 French Bible Proverbs 20:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 20:25 It is a snare to a man (Prov. 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