Proverbs 11:15
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
In Context
14For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
16A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Proverbs 22:26Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security 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 →