Proverbs 6:1

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:1

BSB
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
AKJV
My son, if you be surety for your friend, if you have stricken your hand with a stranger,
CPDV
My son, if you have taken a pledge on behalf of your friend, then you have bound your hand to an outsider,
ERV
My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbour, if thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger,
NHEB
My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hand in pledge for a stranger;
SMT
My son, if thou becamest surety for thy friend, thou didst strike thy hands for a stranger;

Commentary for Proverbs 6:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:1
Summary
Caution against becoming surety for debts
Event
Warning against financial pledges
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching