The Morning Psalm

Proverbs 6:1

King James Version

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Proverbs 6:1, KJV

Proverbs 6:1 in context

1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

About this book

The Book of Proverbs — summary, themes & key verses

Wisdom for daily life — short, practical sayings on how to live well in the fear of God.