Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another,

Darby English Bible (DBY)

My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,

World English Bible (WEB)

My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, If you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand,