Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; New Living Translation Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else. English Standard Version Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts. Berean Standard Bible Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts. King James Bible Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. New King James Version Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts; New American Standard Bible Do not be among those who shake hands, Among those who become guarantors for debts. NASB 1995 Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become guarantors for debts. NASB 1977 Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become sureties for debts. Legacy Standard Bible Do not be among those who strike hands in pledge, Among those who become guarantors for debts. Amplified Bible Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances], Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts. Christian Standard Bible Don’t be one of those who enter agreements, who put up security for loans. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t be one of those who enter agreements, who put up security for loans. American Standard Version Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts. Contemporary English Version Don't guarantee to pay someone else's debt. English Revised Version Be thou not one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts: GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not be [found] among those who make deals with a handshake, among those who guarantee other people's loans. Good News Translation Don't promise to be responsible for someone else's debts. International Standard Version Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts. Majority Standard Bible Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts. NET Bible Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts. New Heart English Bible Do not be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. Webster's Bible Translation Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. World English Bible Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not be among those striking hands, "" Among sureties [for] burdens. Young's Literal Translation Be not thou among those striking hands, Among sureties for burdens. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not be with those striking the hand with those pledging for debts. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe not with them that fasten down their hands, and that offer themselves sureties for debts: Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be willing to be with those who certify with their hands, and who offer themselves as a guarantee against debts. New American Bible Do not be one of those who give their hand in pledge, those who become surety for debts; New Revised Standard Version Do not be one of those who give pledges, who become surety for debts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo not become a surety for a debt simply because you are ashamed to turn down those who ask you, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not give yourself as security because you are shamed before people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be thou not of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts; Brenton Septuagint Translation Become not surety from respect of a man's person. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Thirty Sayings of the Wise…25or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. 26Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts. 27If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?… Cross References Proverbs 6:1-5 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger, / if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, / then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor. ... Proverbs 11:15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure. Proverbs 17:18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. Proverbs 20:16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner. Proverbs 27:13 Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner. Exodus 22:25-27 If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest. / If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, / because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. Deuteronomy 24:10-13 When you lend anything to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect security. / You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you. / If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession; ... Job 22:6 For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing. Psalm 37:21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Matthew 5:25-26 Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 18:23-35 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ... Luke 6:34-35 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Luke 12:58-59 Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. / I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.” Treasury of Scripture Be not you one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. Proverbs 6:1-5 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, … Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Jump to Previous Agreement Burdens Collateral Debts Hands Pledge Pledges Puts Responsible Security Strike Strikes Striking Surety ThemselvesJump to Next Agreement Burdens Collateral Debts Hands Pledge Pledges Puts Responsible Security Strike Strikes Striking Surety ThemselvesProverbs 22 1. A good name is more desirable than great wealthDo not be one who gives pledges In ancient Israel, giving a pledge often involved offering a personal item or even oneself as collateral for a loan. This practice is cautioned against in the wisdom literature, as it can lead to financial ruin and loss of personal freedom. The Bible frequently warns against becoming entangled in financial obligations that one cannot fulfill (Proverbs 6:1-5). The cultural context of the time emphasized community and familial responsibility, and failing to meet a pledge could bring shame not only to the individual but also to their family. This advice aligns with the broader biblical principle of living within one's means and avoiding unnecessary debt (Romans 13:8). who puts up security for debts Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His teachings often focus on practical living and moral conduct. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where financial transactions and social contracts were common, and the wisdom literature provided guidance for daily life. 3. Debtors and Creditors The verse addresses the relationship between those who owe money (debtors) and those to whom money is owed (creditors), highlighting the potential pitfalls of financial entanglements. Teaching Points Avoiding Financial EntanglementsThe verse advises against becoming financially entangled by guaranteeing another's debt, which can lead to personal financial ruin and strained relationships. Wisdom in Financial Decisions Making wise financial decisions is a recurring theme in Proverbs. This includes understanding the risks involved in co-signing loans or pledging security for others. Trusting in God's Provision Instead of relying on risky financial agreements, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and seek His wisdom in managing resources. The Importance of Prudence Prudence involves careful consideration of potential consequences before making commitments, especially those that could impact one's financial stability.(26) Be not thou one of them that strike hands.--Another warning against suretiship. (See above, on Proverbs 6:1.) Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be תְּהִ֥י (tə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be one who gives pledges, בְתֹֽקְעֵי־ (ḇə·ṯō·qə·‘ê-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman who puts up security בַּ֝עֹרְבִ֗ים (ba·‘ō·rə·ḇîm) Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6148: To braid, intermix, technically, to traffic, give to be security for debts. מַשָּׁאֽוֹת׃ (maš·šā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4859: A loan Links Proverbs 22:26 NIVProverbs 22:26 NLT Proverbs 22:26 ESV Proverbs 22:26 NASB Proverbs 22:26 KJV Proverbs 22:26 BibleApps.com Proverbs 22:26 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 22:26 Chinese Bible Proverbs 22:26 French Bible Proverbs 22:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:26 Don't you be one of those who (Prov. Pro Pr) |