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Ecclesiastes 5:3-6

Pay What You Vow

Few Words and Wealth Without Rest · Ecclesiastes 5

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3When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it, for he takes no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow.

4It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfill it.

5Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not say before the messenger, “It was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at your voice and destroy the work of your hands?

6For in an abundance of dreams, vanities, and many words—but fear God.

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