New International Version (NIV)
25It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.
Proverbs 20:25
Proverbs 20:25 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
25It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
25It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
25It is a trap for a man to [20:25 Such a vow would single out an item for sacrifice or for the use of the temple or the priests. The classic example of a careless vow was Jephthah’s promise to sacrifice to the Lord whatever came out of his house to meet him on his return from a successful battle (Judg 11:30-35).speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!”
And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can fulfill it].
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly,
only later to reconsider his vows.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
25A person is trapped if they make a hasty promise to God
and only later thinks about what they said.