Ecclesiastes 5:4

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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:4

BSB
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
AKJV
When you vow a vow to God, defer not to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools: pay that which you have vowed.
CPDV
If you have vowed anything to God, you should not delay to repay it. And whatever you have vowed, render it. But an unfaithful and foolish promise displeases him.
ERV
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.
NHEB
When you vow a vow to God, do not defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow.
SMT
When thou shalt vow a vow to God, thou shalt not delay to repay it; for there is no desire in the foolish: repay what thou shalt vow.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:4
Summary
Fulfill sacred promises; delay angers divine judgment.
Place
Before God
Event
Commanded vow fulfillment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Covenant