4 When you make a vow or a pledge to God, do not put off paying it; for God takes no pleasure in fools [who thoughtlessly mock Him]. Pay what you vow. [Ps 50:14; 66:13, 14; 76:11] 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. [Prov 20:25; Acts 5:4]