Pro 22:26
Be not thou {one} of them that strike hands, {or} of them that are sureties for debts.
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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
A man void of understanding striketh hands, {and} becometh surety in the presence of his friend. {understanding: Heb. heart}
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, {if} thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, {if} thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
A man void of understanding striketh hands, {and} becometh surety in the presence of his friend. {understanding: Heb. heart}
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. {discretion: Heb. judgment}
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Take his garment that is surety {for} a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who {is} he {that} will strike hands with me?