26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
26 Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts.
26 Don't gamble on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, hocking your house against a lucky chance.
26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts;
26 Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else.
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
15 Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you'll avoid rash bargains.
15 He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.
15 There's danger in putting up security for a stranger's debt; it's safer not to guarantee another person's debt.
(Read Proverbs 11:15)
The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:26
Commentary on Proverbs 22:26-27
(Read Proverbs 22:26-27)
Every man ought to be just to himself, and his family; those are not so, who, by folly or other carelessness, waste what they have.