Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Before making a vow, give it careful consideration, do not imitate one who puts the Lord to the test.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.
Good News Translation®
But before you make such a promise, be prepared to keep it. Don't try to test the Lord's patience.
Wycliffe Bible
Before prayer make ready [or prepare] thy soul; and do not thou be as a man that tempteth God, that is, that a man betake himself to peril, and believe that that he may do reasonably, and (then) abide to be delivered of (or by) God.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; and do not be like a man who tempts the Lord.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.
Common English Bible © 2011
Prepare yourself before making a solemn promise, and don’t be like someone who tests the Lord.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Before making a vow prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.
Revised Standard Version
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; and do not be like a man who tempts the Lord.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Before making a vow, prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.