Verse 25
The situation in view here is that of a person who impulsively pledges something to God and then, upon reconsidering, wishes that he had not done so (cf. Ecclesiastes 5:5; Mark 7:11). It is better to wait to make the pledge, until one thinks through the implications of the decision carefully. In a larger application, we should avoid all unconsidered action. [Note: Whybray, The Book . . ., p. 116.]
"Too many people will make promises under the inspiration of the hour only later to realize that they have strapped themselves; they then try to go back on their word." [Note: Ross, p. 1047.]
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