Proverbs 22:26

Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:26

BSB
Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.
AKJV
Be not you one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
CPDV
Do not be willing to be with those who certify with their hands, and who offer themselves as a guarantee against debts.
ERV
Be thou not one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts:
NHEB
Do not be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
SMT
Thou shalt not be with those striking the hand with those pledging for debts.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:26

BenotthouoneofthemthatstrikeH8628VerbhandsH3709Noun FeminineorofthemthataresuretiesH6148VerbfordebtsH4859Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 22:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:26
Summary
Avoiding financial responsibility for others
Event
Warning against financial obligation
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom