Proverbs 22:26
Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts.
In context
23 for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them.
24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, 25 lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
26 Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts. 27 If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
28 Do not move the ancient landmark that your fathers have set.
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 22:26 in the KJV
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:26 in the NIV
Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;