Proverbs 22:26
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:26
King James Version
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
English Standard Version
26 Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts.
The Message
26 Don't gamble on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, hocking your house against a lucky chance.
New King James Version
26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts;
New Living Translation
26 Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else.
Proverbs 11:15
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:15
King James Version
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart
English Standard Version
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
The Message
15 Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you'll avoid rash bargains.
New King James Version
15 He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.
New Living Translation
15 There's danger in putting up security for a stranger's debt; it's safer not to guarantee another person's debt.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:15
Commentary on Proverbs 11:15
(Read Proverbs 11:15)
The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:26
Commentary on Proverbs 22:26-27
(Read Proverbs 22:26-27)
Every man ought to be just to himself, and his family; those are not so, who, by folly or other carelessness, waste what they have.