My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, If you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Surety - The “pledge,” or security for payment, which, for example, David was to bring back from his brothers (1 Samuel 17:18). …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

(i). Ninth Discourse:Against Suretyship (Proverbs 6:1–5).

If thou be surety for thy friend.—

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

My son, if you are surety for your friend
To another; have engaged yourself by promise or bond, or both, to pay a de…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If we live as directed by the word of God, we will find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance and are …

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