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When you (A)make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. (B)Pay what you vow! It is (C)better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. Do not allow your mouth to cause your flesh to sin, and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a (D)mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and wreak destruction on the work of your hands?

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When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it.(A) He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.(B) It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.(C) Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

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