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Ecclesiastes 5:5

New American Standard Bible

5 It is better that you not vow, than vow and not pay.

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American Standard Version

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

Christian Standard Bible

Better that you do not vow than that you vow and not fulfill it.

English Standard Version

It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.

King James Version

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

New International Version

It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.

New King James Version

Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.

New Living Translation

It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.

World English Bible

It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.