Lexicon :: Strong's H6148 - ʿāraḇ

“Give me a pledge (guarantee, promise) with Yourself [acknowledge my innocence before my death];

Who is there that will [fn]be my guarantor and give security for me?

But they mingled with the [idolatrous] nations

And learned their ways,

Be the guarantee for Your servant for good [as Judah was the guarantee for Benjamin];

Do not let the arrogant oppress me.

My son, if you have become surety (guaranteed a debt or obligation) for your neighbor,

If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],

He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],

But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].

The heart knows its own bitterness,

And no stranger shares its joy.

A man lacking common sense gives a pledge

And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;

And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.”

He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;

Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].

Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],

Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.

My son, fear the LORD and the king;

And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],

[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;

And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”

“Like a swallow, like a crane, so I chirp;

I coo like a dove.

My eyes look wistfully upward;

O Lord, I am oppressed, take my side and be my security.

‘Their prince will be one of them,

And their ruler will come forward from among them.

I will bring him near and he shall approach Me,

For who is he who would have the boldness and would dare [on his own initiative] to risk his life to approach Me?’ says the LORD.

“The elders of [fn]Gebal and its skilled and wise men were with you, repairing your leaks;

All the ships of the sea with their mariners were with you to deal in your merchandise.

“Your riches, your wares, your merchandise

Your oarsmen and your pilots,

Your caulkers, your dealers in merchandise,

And all your men of war who are with you,

With all your company that is in your midst,

Will sink in the heart of the seas

On the day of your ruin.

They will not pour out drink offerings of wine to the LORD;

Their sacrifices will not please Him.

Their bread will be like mourners’ bread [eaten at funerals];

All who eat it will be [ceremonially] unclean,

For their bread will be for themselves;

It will not enter the house of the LORD [to be consecrated].