Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Sapos wanpela man i kisim dinau, na yu promis long bekim dispela dinau sapos em yet i no inap, orait bihain bai yu gat bikpela hevi. Olsem na sapos yu laik i stap gut, yu mas givim baksait long dispela pasin.
What Does This Mean?
Proverbs 11:15 tells us that if you promise to pay someone else's debt, you'll likely regret it. It also says that if you avoid making such promises, you'll stay out of trouble. The key message is to be cautious when guaranteeing debts for others.
Explained for Children
Imagine you promise to clean your friend's room if they can't do it. If they don't do it, you'll have to do all the work and might feel upset. This verse tells us it's better not to make those kinds of promises to strangers.
Historical Background
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950 BC. It was intended to teach wisdom and ethics to people, especially young people, in Israel's cultural context.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this could apply to co-signing a loan for a friend or family member. If they can't repay, you're on the hook. It's better to think twice and not put yourself in that risky position.