⁴ or if anyone thoughtlessly takes an oath^(A) to do anything, whether good or evil^(B) (in any matter one might carelessly swear about) even though they are unaware of it, but then they learn of it and realize their guilt—

²¹ If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to pay it,^(A) for the Lord your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin.^{(B) 22} But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty.^{(C) 23} Whatever your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to the Lord your God with your own mouth.