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Proverbs 20:25

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

[It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make inquiry.

Proverbs 20:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 20:25

Theological / Devotional

Devoureth. From the Heb. la'a', "to talk wildly." The first clause may be translated, "It is a snare to a man that he should rashly cry, Holy!" This thought is similar to that of the LXX, which renders this verse, "It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property," for in that case repentance comes after vowing. The vower who promises a gift to the Lord without due consideration and then realizes that the vow will cost more than he wishes to sacrifice falls into a trap (see Eccl. 5:2-6).

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