“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.”
Escape: So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbors hands: Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor. The father offers counsel for escaping the trap: go and humble yourself, press your plea. The young person must swallow his pride and appeal to his neighbor, asking to be released from the pledge. This teaches humility as a practical necessity; pride would lock him into the commitment. The emphasis on direct action indicates that waiting and hoping will not solve the problem.
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