My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,

My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand,

My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,