He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: But he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Proverbs 22:26 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts: More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be not one of those who strike hands and pledge themselves, or of those who become security for another's debts. American Standard Version (1901) Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts. Common English Bible Don’t shake hands to guarantee a loan. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be not with them that fasten down their hands, and that offer themselves sureties for debts: |
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: But he that hateth suretiship is sure.
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a strange woman.