Verse Comparison: Proverbs 6:1
American Standard Version
My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
Amplified® Bible
MY SON, if you have become security for your neighbor, if you have given your pledge for a stranger {or} another,
Contemporary English Version
My child, suppose you agree to pay the debt of someone, who cannot repay a loan.
Darby English Version
My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,
Good News Bible
My child, have you promised to be responsible for someone else's debts?
King James Version
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
New American Standard Bible
My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger,
New International Version
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,
if you have struck hands in pledge for another,
New King James Version
My son, if you become surety for your friend,
If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger,
Revised Standard Version
My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger;
Young's Literal Translation
My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand,
