⁴ Or if someone swears rashly^(A) to do what is good or evil – concerning anything a person may speak rashly in an oath – without being aware of it, but later recognises it, he incurs guilt in such an instance.

Keeping Vows

²¹ ‘If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to keep it, because he will require it of you, and it will be counted against you as sin. ²² But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be counted against you as sin. ²³ Be careful to do whatever comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed what you promised to the Lord your God.^(A)