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.
When you make a promise to God, don't delay in keeping it. God takes no pleasure in foolish people who don't follow through. Keep the promise you made.
The writer is saying that when we make commitments to God, we should take them seriously and fulfill them promptly rather than putting them off.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, vows were serious religious commitments often made during times of crisis or gratitude, such as promising to offer sacrifices or dedicate something to God if He answered prayer. The culture highly valued keeping one's word, especially promises made to God. Solomon, the traditional author of Ecclesiastes, would have been familiar with the religious vow system outlined in the Law of Moses.
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