Proverbs 22:26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:26-27

We have here, as often before, a caution against suretiship, as a thing both imprudent and unjust. 1. We must not associate ourselves, nor contract an intimacy, with men of broken fortunes, and reputations, who need and will urge their friends to be bound for them, that they may cheat their neighbours to feed their lusts, and by keeping up a little longer may do the more damage at last to those that give them credit. Have nothing to do with such; be not thou among them. 2. We must not cheat... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:26

Be not thou one of them that strike hands ,.... Or "among them" F13 ב "inter", Pagninus, Tigurine version, Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis. , of the number of them, that do as they do, give their hand or their bond for others; he surety for them, as it is explained in the following clause; see Proverbs 6:1 ; or of them that are sureties for debts ; contracted by others; that engage for the payment of them, in case the principal fails: and it is much if persons that keep... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:26

That strike hands - See on Proverbs 6:1 ; (note); Proverbs 11:15 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:22-29

Right in social relations I. RELATIONS TO THE POOR . ( Proverbs 22:22 , Proverbs 22:23 .) 1 . Robbery and oppression are a breach of the positive external law ( Exodus 20:15 ), much more of the inward and eternal law written in the heart, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." 2 . The perversion of law and magisterial authority to this end is an aggravation of the offence. It makes the refuge of the poor the market for bribery. 3 . Above all, such oppression... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:26-27

A warning against suretyship, often repeated. Be not thou one of them that strike hands; i.e. that become guarantees for others (see on Proverbs 17:18 ; Proverbs 20:16 ; and comp. Proverbs 6:1 ; Proverbs 11:15 ). Sureties for debts. The writer explains what kind of guarantee he means. Why should he (the creditor) take away thy bed from under thee? Why should you act so weakly as to give a creditor power to seize your very bed as a pledge? The Law endeavoured to mitigate this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:26-27

(See homily on Proverbs 6:1-5 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:26-27

Proverbs 22:26-27. Be not of them that are sureties for debts Namely, rashly or unnecessarily. Why should he take away thy bed, &c. Why wilt thou put thyself into the hands of such a man, who will exact the debt from thee without compassion? For though God did not allow the practice of taking and keeping a poor person’s bed, or necessary clothing, (see Exodus 22:26-27,) yet covetous creditors would frequently do it. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:26

26, 27. (Compare Proverbs 6:1; Proverbs 17:18). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:26-27

Solomon previously warned of the folly of making promises to cover the debts of others (Proverbs 6:1-5; Proverbs 11:15; Proverbs 17:18; Proverbs 20:16). This is a good way to lose what one has. read more

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