Proverbios 22:27

27 Si no tuvieres para pagar, ¿por qué han de quitar tu cama de debajo de ti

Proverbios 22:27 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 22:27

If thou hast nothing to pay
When the debtor this, and the creditor demands the debt of the surety: it is weakness in a man to be a surety for another, when he knows he is not able to pay the debt he is bound for, since it may be an injury to himself and family; but it is a piece of wickedness to engage for the payment of a debt, in case of insolvency, which he knows he is not able to answer; for this is deceiving and imposing upon the creditor; and therefore it is no wonder, being provoked by such ill usage, if he goes to extremity, as follows: why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
as in all likelihood he will, being irritated by such a conduct; and as he might, notwithstanding the law in ( Exodus 22:26 Exodus 22:27 ) ; for that respects a pledge, and not a debt; and raiment pledged, the covering of a man when in bed, and not the bed itself; for even wife and children might be taken for debt, ( 2 Kings 4:1 ) ( Matthew 18:25 ) . This is said to deter from suretyship, especially in such circumstances; since a man may bring himself into such a condition as not to have a bed to lie on; yea, to have it taken from under him when upon it; and be turned out from house and home, naked and destitute.

Proverbios 22:27 In-Context

25 para que no aprendas sus veredas, y tomes lazo para tu alma

26 No estés entre los que tocan la mano, entre los que fían por deudas

27 Si no tuvieres para pagar, ¿por qué han de quitar tu cama de debajo de ti

28 No traspases el término antiguo que pusieron tus padres

29 ¿Has visto hombre solícito en su obra? Delante de los reyes estará; no estará delante de los oscuros