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Ecclesiastes 5:4

Ecclesiastes 5:4 (NLT)
When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.

Ecclesiastes 5:5

Ecclesiastes 5:5 (NLT)
It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Ecclesiastes 5:6 (NLT)
Don’t let your mouth make you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Ecclesiastes 5:7 (NLT)
Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.

Matthew 5:33

Matthew 5:33 (NLT)
“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the LORD.’

Matthew 5:34

Matthew 5:34 (NLT)
But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.

Matthew 5:35

Matthew 5:35 (NLT)
And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.

Matthew 5:36

Matthew 5:36 (NLT)
Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.

Matthew 5:37

Matthew 5:37 (NLT)
Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.

1 Peter 3:8

1 Peter 3:8 (NLT)
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter 3:9 (NLT)
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it.

1 Peter 3:10

1 Peter 3:10 (NLT)
For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.

1 Peter 3:11

1 Peter 3:11 (NLT)
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

1 Peter 3:12

1 Peter 3:12 (NLT)
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”