Proverbs 22:26
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:26
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”King James Version (1611) -
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“Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become guarantors for debts.”New American Standard Version (1995)
“Be thou not one of them that strike hands, `Or' of them that are sureties for debts.”American Standard Version (1901)
“Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:”Basic English Bible
“Be not of them that strike hands, of them that are sureties for debts:”Darby Bible
“Be not with them that fasten down their hands, and that offer themselves sureties for debts: ”Douay Rheims Bible
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. ”Webster's Bible
“Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.”World English Bible
“Be not thou among those striking hands, Among sureties [for] burdens.”Youngs Literal Bible
“ Be thou not of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts;”Jewish Publication Society Bible
Demelash's comment on 2015-09-04 03:20:56:
This is a good warning. Basically saying not to cosign for another person. This situation comes up usually when a person is buying a car. A family member asked me to co-sign for her a vehicle and I remembered this scripture. It is not sinful or wrong to co-sign, just not wise.
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