Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let not your mouth make your flesh do evil. And say not before the angel, It was an error. So that God may not be angry with your words and put an end to the work of your hands.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Better that thou do not vow, than that thou dost vow and dost not complete.