KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do this right away, my child, and free yourself from this situation, since you've fallen into your friend's control: go, humble yourself, and plead urgently with your friend.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urgently telling someone to swallow their pride and immediately ask their friend to release them from a financial obligation they've gotten trapped in.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a warning about cosigning or guaranteeing someone else's debt, which was a serious legal and financial commitment in ancient Israel. In Solomon's time, becoming surety for another person's loan could result in losing one's property, family, or even freedom if the borrower defaulted.
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