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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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A New Financial World
Commentators explain that these warnings arose during a time of economic expansion in Israel. Increased trade created a new system of credit and loans. While this could be good, it also introduced the new danger of 'suretyship,' or co-signing loans, often for risky ventures or extravagant friends, which could lead to financial ruin and even slavery.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Surety - The “pledge,” or security for payment, which, for example, David was to bring back from his brothers (1 Samuel 17:18). …
19th Century
Anglican
(i). Ninth Discourse: — Against Suretyship (Proverbs 6:1–5).
If thou be surety for thy friend.—
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My son, if you are surety for your friend To another; have engaged yourself by promise or bond, or both, to pay a de…
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