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Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, Seeing you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.
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Act with Extreme Urgency
Commentators agree that this verse demands immediate, energetic action. If you have co-signed for a debt, you are in a dangerous position. The original language suggests you must "press hotly" and "assail impetuously" the person you vouched for. This is not a situation to be passive about; it requires urgent effort to free yourself from the financial trap.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Better, “Do this now, my son, and free yourself when you have come into your friend’s house; go, how yourself down (perhaps “stamp with your fo…
19th Century
Anglican
When you are come ... —Rather, for you have come under the power of your friend; you have made your freedom and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself Take the following advice, as the best that can be given in such circumsta…
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