Proverbs 6:1

Proverbs 6:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,

if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,

1My son, if you have become a guarantor for your neighbor,

Or have given a handshake for a stranger,

1My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,

Have given a pledge for a stranger,

1My son, if you have become surety (guaranteed a debt or obligation) for your neighbor,

If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],

1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,

if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,

1My son, don’t promise to pay for what your neighbor owes.

Don’t agree to pay a stranger’s bill.