Proverbs 11:15
You'll get into trouble if you guarantee a stranger's loans—you're far safer if you refuse to make such pledges.
Free Bible Version
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
14A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.
16A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18It's not a wise idea to make a pledge and guarantee a neighbor's debt.
Proverbs 22:26Don't shake hands and guarantee someone's debt,
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 →