Oaths and Vows

2If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

See also: Mishnah Nedarim 7:9, Ecclesiastes 5:4

4When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

See also: Matthew 5:33, Numbers 30:2

5Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

See also: Acts 5:4, Deuteronomy 23:22

4In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

See also: Judges 11:35, Matthew 5:33

33Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

See also: Deuteronomy 23:21, Leviticus 19:12

34But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

See also: Isaiah 66:1, James 5:12

35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

See also: Psalms 48:2, Psalms 95:3

36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

See also: Luke 12:25, Matthew 6:27

37But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

See also: James 5:12, Colossians 4:6

12But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

See also: Matthew 5:37, Matthew 5:33-37