Ecclesiastes 5:4
The Scripture
(4) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the wise man reflects on the futility of human toil and the vanity of seeking pleasure, noting that even the most diligent work is ultimately meaningless. He urges listeners to pay attention to the simple pleasures of life and to consider the fleeting nature of all things.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 28:20Genesis 35:1Genesis 35:3Numbers 30:2Deuteronomy 23:21Deuteronomy 23:22Deuteronomy 23:23Psalms 50:14Psalms 76:11Psalms 119:106Isaiah 19:21Matthew 5:33
Related verses (shared words)
II Samuel 15:7Deuteronomy 23:21Ecclesiastes 5:5Numbers 6:21Jonah 2:9Psalms 76:11