Proverbs 6:1
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Cross-references
Proverbs 11:15 echoes the same warning — putting up security for a stranger leads to suffering, reinforcing the danger.
Proverbs 17:18 calls such pledging a sign of lacking sense, deepening the warning about foolish behavior.
Proverbs 20:16 advises taking collateral from one who gives security, illustrating the practical risk involved.
Proverbs 22:26 directly prohibits being among those who give pledges, strengthening the admonition.
Proverbs 27:13 repeats the advice to take collateral from a guarantor, emphasizing the same caution.
In Hebrews 7:22, Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant—a divine surety that contrasts with human suretyship warned against here.
In Genesis 43:9, Judah voluntarily becomes a pledge for Benjamin — a positive example contrasting with the warning here.
Genesis 44:32 shows Judah accepting blame if Benjamin is lost, living out his pledge — a contrast to the cautious wisdom.
Genesis 44:33 has Judah offering himself as substitute, completing the pledge — a selfless act contrasting with the warning.
In Philemon 1:19, Paul voluntarily pledges to repay debt, contrasting with the warning against becoming surety here.
Philemon 1:19 has Paul offering to pay Onesimus's debt, acting as guarantor — a Christian application contrasting the general warning.