Proverbs 6:3 · KJV

"Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

²Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

³Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

⁴Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

⁵Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

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Reflection Questions

How do you approach conflicts with friends?

What does it mean to humble yourself in difficult situations?

When have you successfully reconciled with someone?

Life Application

relationships

Practice humility by reaching out to mend a strained friendship. Apologize if necessary.

faith

Trust in God's guidance when navigating difficult relationships.

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