Parallel Verses
King James 2000
Be not one of them that gives pledges, or of them that become surety for debts.
New American Standard Bible
Among those who become guarantors for debts.
King James Version
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
Holman Bible
who put up security for loans.
International Standard Version
Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.
A Conservative Version
Be thou not one of those who strike hands, [or] of those who are sureties for debts.
American Standard Version
Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.
Amplified
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.
Bible in Basic English
Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:
Darby Translation
Be not of them that strike hands, of them that are sureties for debts:
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not be with those striking the hand with those pledging for debts.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not be with those who {give a pledge} {by becoming} surety.
Modern King James verseion
Be not one of those who strike hands, of those who are sureties for debts.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Be not thou one of them that bind their hand upon promise, and are surety for debt;
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Be not of them who strike hands, of them who are sureties for debts:
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Be not thou among those striking hands, Among sureties for burdens.
Themes
Business life » Debts » Suretyship, (indorsement), the dangers of
Credit system » Debts » Suretyship, (indorsement), the dangers of
Creditors » Often exacted debts » From the sureties
Creditors » Might demand » Security of others
hands » Suretiship entered into by striking
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living With Your Neighbor
25 Lest you learn his ways, and get a snare to your soul. 26 Be not one of them that gives pledges, or of them that become surety for debts. 27 If you have nothing to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
Cross References
Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it: and he that hates being surety is secure.
Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding gives pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 6:1-5
My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have struck your hand with a stranger,
Proverbs 27:13
Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold it as a pledge of him for an immoral woman.