It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and only reflect after making the promise.
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, And after vows to make enquiry.
It is a snare to a man to utter a vow [of consecration] rashly and [not until] afterward inquire [whether he can fulfill it].
It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
It is ruin for a man to devour what is holy, or, after making vows, to retract them.
It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.
