Proverbs 6:1

New King James Version

Dangerous Promises

6 My son, ^(A)if you become ^[a]surety for your friend,
If you have ^[b]shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,

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Proverbs 6:1 guaranty or collateral
Proverbs 6:1 Lit. struck

Proverbs 6:1

New International Version

Warnings Against Folly

6 My son,^(A) if you have put up security^(B) for your neighbor,^(C)
if you have shaken hands in pledge^(D) for a stranger,

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Proverbs 6:2

New King James Version

²You are snared by the words of your mouth;
You are taken by the words of your mouth.

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Proverbs 6:2

New International Version

²you have been trapped by what you said,
ensnared by the words of your mouth.

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