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It is a snare to a man make a rash dedication, And later reconsider his vows.
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The Danger of Rash Vows
All commentators agree that this verse warns against making hasty or thoughtless vows to God. To rashly dedicate something as 'holy' or consecrated without fully considering the implications is to set a trap for yourself. The 'snare' is the trouble you get into when you later have to question whether you can even fulfill the promise you made.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Better, It is a snare to a man to utter a vow (of consecration) rashly, and after vows to inquire whether he can fulfill them. Both clause…
19th Century
Anglican
It is a snare to a man who devours that which is holy.— Rather, It is a snare for a man (that is, gets …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[It is] a snare to the man [who] devours [that which is] holy Which is separated to s…
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The evasions people often use with their own consciences show how false and deceitful humankind is.
