Proverbs 22:26-27

26 Do not be one of those who give pledges, who become surety for debts.
27 If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

Proverbs 22:26-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

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