Job 17:3
“Now give a pledge. Be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
In Context
2Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation.
4For you have hidden their heart from understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.
Cross References
Genesis 43:9I’ll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. If I don’t bring him to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever;
Job 5:1“Call now; is there any who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn?
Psalms 119:122Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.
Proverbs 11:15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Proverbs 20:16Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
Isaiah 38:14I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. Be my security.”
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →