Proverbs 22:26

The Message

Don’t gamble on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, pawning your house against a lucky chance. The time will come when you have to pay up; you’ll be left with nothing but the shirt on your back.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:15

Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.

Proverbs 17:18

It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay.

Proverbs 27:13

Hold tight to collateral on any loan to a stranger; be wary of accepting what a transient has pawned.