Proverbs 6:1

“My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,”

"My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger," - Proverbs 6:1
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What does Proverbs 6:1 mean?

Proverbs 6:1 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger." This verse comes from the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and advice written by King Solomon, the son of…

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Wisdom in Financial Commitments: A Deep Dive into Proverbs 6:1

When we reflect upon the wisdom imparted in Proverbs 6:1, "My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger," we are confronted with profound implications for our relationships, integrity, and financial stewardship. This verse begins with…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Relationships and Responsibilities

Heavenly Father, In humble reverence, I bow before You today, recognizing Your infinite wisdom and the truths contained within Your word. As I reflect upon Proverbs 6:1, "My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger," I seek to…

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Proverbs 6:1 - "My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,"
Proverbs 6:1-5 - "My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion— and give your neighbor no rest! Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler."
"My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion— and give your neighbor no rest! Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler." - Proverbs 6:1-5
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1. Proverbs 6:20 encourages us to keep our father's command and bind them to our hearts, illustrating the importance of internalizing God's truths.
Proverbs 27:6 - "Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."
Proverbs 9:6 - "Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding."
Proverbs 6:12 - "¶ A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth."
Proverbs 15:6 - "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."
Proverbs 6:8 - "Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest."
Proverbs 13:6 - "Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner."
Proverbs 18:6 - "A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes."
Proverbs 6:34 - "For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance."
Proverbs 6:23 - "For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:"
Proverbs 17:6 - "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."