Proverbs 11:15

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

Bible in Basic English

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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

In Context

14When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

16A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 17:18A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

Proverbs 22:26Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:15

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Here is, 1. The bad omen of a kingdom's ruin: Where no counsel is, no consultation at all, but every thing done rashly, or no prudent consultation for the common good, but only caballing for parties and divided interests, the people fall, crumble into factions, fall to pieces, fall together by the ears, and fall an easy prey to their common enemies. Councils of war are necessary to the operations of war; two eyes see more… Read the whole commentary →

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