Proverbs 6:1
Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
KJV
King James Version · 1611My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philemon 1:18
But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;
- Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.
- Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
- Proverbs 27:13
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman.
- Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
- Genesis 43:9
I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever: