Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:25
American Standard Version
It is a snare to a man rashly to say, `It is' holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
Amplified® Bible
It is a snare to a man to utter a vow [of consecration] rashly and [not until] afterward inquire [whether he can fulfill it].
Contemporary English Version
Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think!
Darby English Version
It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.
Good News Bible
Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later.
King James Version
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
New American Standard Bible
It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy! And after the vows to make inquiry."
New International Version
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider his vows.
New King James Version
It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Man traps himself to say rashly, "I devote this as holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.
Revised Standard Version
It is a snare for a man to say rashly, "It is holy," and to reflect only after making his vows.
Young's Literal Translation
A snare to a man `is' he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
