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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Proverbs 6:1-2

After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare Proverbs 6:6-8), the character and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and the writer (Pro. 6:20-35) resumes the warnings against incontinence, pointing out its certain and terrible results. This train of thought seems to intimate the kindred of these vices. (Pro. 6:1-35)

if—The condition extends through both verses.

be surety—art pledged.

stricken . . . hand—bargained (compare Job 17:3).

with a stranger—that is, for a friend (compare Proverbs 11:15; Proverbs 17:18).

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Proverbs 6:2:

Proverbs 13:1
Proverbs 17:18
Proverbs 18:6-7

 

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