^12 (A) Do not misuse my name by making promises you don't intend to keep. I am the Lord your God.

^2 (A) When one of you men makes a promise to the Lord,^[a] you must keep your word.

Sacred Promises to the Lord

Moses said:

^21 (A) People of Israel, if you make a sacred promise to give a gift to the Lord, then do it as soon as you can. If the Lord has to come looking for the gift you promised, you will be guilty of breaking that promise.