Proverbs 22:26-27
New Living Translation
26 Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for someone else.
27 If you can’t pay it,
even your bed will be snatched from under you.
Proverbs 22:26-27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 Do not be one of those who give pledges,
who become surety for debts.(A)
27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
why should your bed be taken from under you?
Proverbs 27:13
New Living Translation
13 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.[a]
Proverbs 27:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 Take the garment of one who has given surety for a stranger;
seize the pledge given as surety for foreigners.[a](A)
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