Ecclesiastes 5:4

Ecclesiastes 5:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4When you make a vow or a pledge to God, do not put off paying it; for God takes no pleasure in fools [who thoughtlessly mock Him]. Pay what you vow. [Ps 50:14; 66:13, 14; 76:11]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

4When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

4It is better that thou shouldest not vowe, then that thou shouldest vow and not pay it.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

4When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4When you make a promise to God, don’t wait too long to carry it out. He isn’t pleased with foolish people. So do what you have promised.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

4If you make a promise to God,
quickly do what you have promised.
God is not pleased with foolish people.
So give what you have promised to give.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

4When you vow a vow to God, do not delay to complete it, for there is no pleasure in fools; that which you vow—complete.

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