Proverbs 22:26

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 22:26

v. 26. Be not thou one of them that strike hands, by hastily pledging himself for the debts of another, or of them that, in a frivolous manner, are sureties for debts. read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:1-29

Verse Proverbs 22:2. The question that naturally arises on reading this is, Where do they meet together? This proverb is often used as having reference to the sanctuary or house of prayer; but a very superficial examination of the actual condition of affairs will show that this use of the proverb is hardly warranted. The answer to the question is that in the sight of God, and in His dealing with them, they meet together. If one is looking for locality, let him look to the day of final... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:1-29

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:26

To wit, rashly, or unnecessarily. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 22:26-28

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 22:26-27SURETYSHIP AND ITS DANGERSI. A command to avoid a perilous habit. We cannot, in the light of the spirit of Bible teaching—especially that of the New Testament—regard this proverb as forbidding all suretyship. It cannot mean that one honest man when he has ample means at his command is never to become security for another man of honesty. We know that there are cases in which it is the greatest kindness that one friend can do another, and that it is often the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-28

Chapter 22A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold ( Proverbs 22:1 ).The good name, so important, so valuable. Good reputation, so important. "Rather to be chosen than great riches. Loving favor rather than silver and gold."The rich and the poor meet together ( Proverbs 22:2 ):Where? In the eyes of the Lord.for the LORD is the maker of them all ( Proverbs 22:2 ).You know, God can't be impressed with your bank account. We all meet... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:1-29

Proverbs 22:1 . A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. When a man lives revered for his piety, it is better than to be feared for his power. Proverbs 22:2 . The rich and the poor meet together, in the common dust: and the small and great stand at the judgment-seat of God. Therefore the rich should consider the poor as brethren, and the poor should not be insolent to their benefactors. Proverbs 22:3 . A prudent man foreseeth the evil coming, be it famine, war or... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:26

Pro 22:26 Be not thou [one] of them that strike hands, [or] of them that are sureties for debts. Ver. 26. Be not thou of them. ] See Trapp on " Pro 6:1 " See Trapp on " Pro 6:2 " See Trapp on " Pro 6:3 " read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 22:26

Proverbs 6:1-Deuteronomy :, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 17:18, Proverbs 27:13 Reciprocal: Job 17:3 - strike Psalms 112:5 - he will Psalms 119:122 - surety Proverbs 20:16 - Take his read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:26-27

26, 27. If thou hast nothing The subject of suretyship has been treated before. (See Proverbs 6:1; Proverbs 11:15.) The case here presented seems to be that of a man becoming security for another who has little or nothing for himself. Such a man practices a fraud upon the creditor party. Take… bed Among the Hebrews, notwithstanding the old law seemed to be otherwise, (Exodus 22:27,) even the bed, which was often only a coverlet, or a piece of coarse cloth, and not indispensable, could be... read more

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