1 Be careful about going to the Temple. It is better to go there to learn than to offer sacrifices as foolish people do, people who don't know right from wrong.
2 Think before you speak, and don't make any rash promises to God. He is in heaven and you are on earth, so don't say any more than you have to.
3 The more you worry, the more likely you are to have bad dreams, and the more you talk, the more likely you are to say something foolish.
4 So when you make a promise to God, keep it as quickly as possible. He has no use for a fool. Do what you promise to do.
5 Better not to promise at all than to make a promise and not keep it.