Deuteronomy 23:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.”
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BSBPD
“But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“`And when thou forbearest to vow, it is not in thee a sin.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Deuteronomy 23:22 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 27:2“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons,
- Joshua 9:18But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders.
- Psalms 50:14Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
- Psalms 66:13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
- Proverbs 20:25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
- Ecclesiastes 5:5It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
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