Ecclesiastes 5:4

4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.

Ecclesiastes 5:4 in Other Translations

KJV
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.
ESV
4 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow.
NLT
4 When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.
MSG
4 When you tell God you'll do something, do it - now. God takes no pleasure in foolish gabble. Vow it, then do it.
CSB
4 When you make a vow to God, don't delay fulfilling it, because He does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.

Ecclesiastes 5:4 In-Context

2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
3 A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool.
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
5 It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.
6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 23:21; S Judges 11:35; Psalms 119:60
  • 2. S Numbers 30:2; Psalms 66:13-14; Psalms 76:11
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