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Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Contentment

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

5 It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

Malachi 1:10 - “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10

Acts 5:3 - Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:3 Click to read the verse Acts 5:3

Genesis 35:1 - Jacob Returns to Bethel Then God said to Jacob, “Go up to Bethel and settle there, and build an... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:1

Genesis 35:3 - Then come, let us go up to Bethel, where I will build an altar to God, who answered me in the d... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:3

Psalms 50:14 - Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, Click to read the verse Psalms 50:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:14

1 Samuel 1:11 - And she made a vow, saying, “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:11

Genesis 28:20 - Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20

Psalms 66:13 - I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfill my vows to you— Click to read the verse Psalms 66:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 66:13

Psalms 76:11 - Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to t... Click to read the verse Psalms 76:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 76:11

2 Samuel 15:8 - While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made this vow: ‘If the Lord takes me back to... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:8

Psalms 119:106 - I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:106 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:106

Psalms 116:14 - I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Click to read the verse Psalms 116:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:14

Isaiah 19:21 - So the Lord will make himself known to the Egyptians, and in that day they will acknowledge the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:21

Psalms 66:13-14 - I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfill my vows to you— Click to read the verse Psalms 66:13-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 66:13-14

Psalms 116:16-18 - O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have freed... Click to read the verse Psalms 116:16-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:16-18

Leviticus 22:18 - “Speak to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites and say to them: ‘If any of you—either a... Click to read the verse Leviticus 22:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 22:18

Jonah 1:16 - At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows... Click to read the verse Jonah 1:16 Click to read the verse Jonah 1:16

Jonah 2:9 - But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. ... Click to read the verse Jonah 2:9 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:9

Deuteronomy 23:21-23 - If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the Lord your God will ce... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:21-23 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:21-23

Psalms 147:10-11 - His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; Click to read the verse Psalms 147:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:10-11

Numbers 30:2 - When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must no... Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2

Job 22:27 - You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. Click to read the verse Job 22:27 Click to read the verse Job 22:27

Matthew 5:33 - Oaths “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33

Psalms 5:5 - The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. Click to read the verse Psalms 5:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 5:5

Hebrews 10:6 - with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:6