Deuteronomy 23:22

But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

In Context

21If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

23Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

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Cross References

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 66:13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—

Ecclesiastes 5:5It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 23:16-25

Protection of Fugitives; The Law Concerning Usury. ( b. c. 1451.) 15 Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: 16 He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him. 17 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel. 18 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for… Read the whole commentary →

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