Ecclesiastes 5:5

5 Better not to make a promise than to make a promise without fulfilling it.

Ecclesiastes 5:5 In-Context

3 Remember: Dreams come with many cares, and the voice of fools with many words.
4 When you make a promise to God, fulfill it without delay because God has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.
5 Better not to make a promise than to make a promise without fulfilling it.
6 Don't let your mouth make a sinner of you, and don't say to the messenger: "It was a mistake!" Otherwise, God may become angry at such talk and destroy what you have accomplished.
7 Remember: When dreams multiply, so do pointless thoughts and excessive speech. Therefore, fear God.
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