13 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The surety must hold the asset of the creditor for the debtor,
especially when the debtor is a newcomer to the creditor.
Somewhat akin to escrow.
13 A sluggard says, “There’s a lion in the road,
a fierce lion roaming the streets!”
14 As a door turns on its hinges,
so a sluggard turns on his bed.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The old “Lion In The Streets” excuse.
A door has a purpose to use the hinges.
An idler wastes his life loitering in bed.
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
Proverbs Club Commentary
When suffering hardship,
trust only those proven to be reliable.
Others may only impair you.
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials,
22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them,
and who knows what calamities they can bring?
Proverbs Club Commentary
Trust Jesus and appreciate valid authorities.
Resist officials who have shattered their oaths.
18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.”
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Righteous have already received
complete forgiveness for their sins:
Past, Present, and Future.
