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Eclesiastés 5:5

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Eclesiastés 5:5 Meaning and Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:5

Better [is it] that thou shouldest not vow
For a vow is an arbitrary thing; a man is not bound to make it, and while he vows not, it is in his own power, and at his option, whether he will do this or that, or not; but when he has once vowed, he is then brought under an obligation, and must perform; see ( Acts 5:4 ) ; and therefore it is better not to vow; it is more acceptable to God, and, it is better for a man; than that thou shouldest vow and not pay;
for this shows great weakness and folly, levity and inconstancy, and is resented by the Lord.

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Eclesiastés 5:5 In-Context

3 Quien mucho se preocupa tiene pesadillas,y quien mucho habla dice tonterías.
4 Cuando hagas un voto a Dios, no tardes en cumplirlo, porque a Dios no le agradan los necios. Cumple tus votos:
5 Vale más no hacer votosque hacerlos y no cumplirlos.
6 No permitas que tu boca te haga pecar, ni digas luego ante el mensajero de Dios que lo hiciste sin querer. ¿Por qué ha de enojarse Dios por lo que dices, y destruir el fruto de tu trabajo?
7 Más bien, entre tantos absurdos, pesadillas y palabrerías, muestra temor a Dios.
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