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Ecclesiastes 5:4

If you have vowed anything to God, you should not delay to repay it. And whatever you have vowed, render it. But an unfaithful and foolish promise displeases him
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow.

New International Version

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