Deuteronomy 23:21

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

When you shall vow a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not slack to pay it: for the LORD your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you.

American King James Version (AKJV)

When you shall vow a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not slack to pay it: for the LORD your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When thou shalt vow a vow unto Jehovah thy God, thou shalt not be slack to pay it: for Jehovah thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

When you take an oath to the Lord, do not be slow to give effect to it: for without doubt the Lord your God will make you responsible, and will put it to your account as sin.

Webster's Revision

When thou shalt vow a vow to the LORD thy God, thou shalt not defer to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.

World English Bible

When you shall vow a vow to Yahweh your God, you shall not be slack to pay it: for Yahweh your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you.

English Revised Version (ERV)

When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not be slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.

Clarke's Deuteronomy 23:21 Bible Commentary

When thou shalt vow, etc. - See on Numbers 30:2 (note), etc.

Wesley's Deuteronomy 23:21 Bible Commentary

23:21 Not slack - Not delay: because delays may make them both unable to pay it, and unwilling too.