Proverbs 22:26-27

English Standard Version

²⁶Be not one of those who ^(A)give pledges,
who put up security for debts.
²⁷If you have nothing with which to pay,
why should ^(B)your bed be taken from under you?

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Proverbs 22:26-27

Amplified Bible

²⁶
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.
²⁷
If you have nothing with which to pay [another’s debt when he defaults],
Why should his creditor take your bed from under you?

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Proverbs 22:26-27

New International Version

Saying 4

²⁶Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge^(A)
or puts up security for debts;
²⁷if you lack the means to pay,
your very bed will be snatched from under you.^(B)