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When you swear a vow to God,
    don’t delay in fulfilling it.
For He takes no delight in fools.
Pay what you vow!
It is better for you not to vow
than to vow and not pay.
Don’t let your mouth lead your flesh to sin,
and don’t say before the messenger,
“It was a mistake!”
Why should God be angry at your voice
    and destroy the work of your hands?

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