Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Your Promise?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Keeping Your Promise in the Bible
What does the Bible say about keeping your promise? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Keeping Your Promise
- 1Numbers 30:2
“If 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. break: Heb. profane”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 23:21
“When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.”
KJV - 3Joshua 2:12
“Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:”
KJV - 4Joshua 21:45
“There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.”
KJV - 5Psalms 15:4
“In 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.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 20:25
“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 25:14
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. of a: Heb. in a gift of falsehood”
KJV - 8Ecclesiastes 5:4
“When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.”
KJV - 9Matthew 5:33
“Again, 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:”
KJV - 10Acts 23:12
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together , and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. under a curse: or, with an oath of execration”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Your Promise? (8 Verses)
“If 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. break: Heb. profane”
“When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.”
“Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:”
“There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.”
“In 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.”
“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”
“Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. of a: Heb. in a gift of falsehood”
“When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Your Promise? (4 Verses)
“Again, 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:”
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together , and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. under a curse: or, with an oath of execration”
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
“But 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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Keeping Your Promise
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about keeping your promise. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about keeping your promise and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about keeping your promise is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on keeping your promise needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about keeping your promise with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about keeping your promise, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Keeping Your Promise?
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