25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one's vows.
25 It is a snare to say rashly, "It is holy," and to reflect only after making vows.
25 An impulsive vow is a trap; later you'll wish you could get out of it.
25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.
25 Don't trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:25
Commentary on Proverbs 20:25
(Read Proverbs 20:25)
The evasions men often use with their own consciences show how false and deceitful man is.