Daily Word: Proverbs 6:1-3 (KJV): Explanation and Application

Proverbs 6: 1-3 KJV  

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.

3″My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Do 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.”

This passage is a warning about making promises, especially financial ones, that you cannot keep. Being “surety” means agreeing to take responsibility for someone else’s debt or obligations. It’s like co-signing a loan. Solomon advises that if you’ve done this, you should act quickly to get out of the agreement because it could trap you in trouble.

 

Key Lesson: Be Careful with Promises

The Bible teaches us to be wise about commitments. Don’t promise something, especially money, without thinking about the risks. If you make a mistake, admit it and try to fix the situation humbly. 

Real-World Example

Imagine your friend asks you to co-sign a car loan. They promise they’ll make all the payments, so you agree. Later, your friend stops paying, and now you are responsible for the debt. If you had thought carefully before signing, you might have avoided the problem. Now, you need to talk to your friend and find a way to solve the issue, even if it’s uncomfortable. 

Bible Example

A similar principle is seen in Philemon 1:18-19 KJV, where Paul offers to repay any debt that Onesimus (a runaway servant) owes. Paul takes on responsibility, but only because he trusts God to guide the situation. Unlike the warning in Proverbs, Paul’s action is based on love and wisdom, not a rash decision.

Reflective Question

How can you practice wisdom and humility when making commitments to others?

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John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9-10  9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation

John 3:5-6  5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.