Proverbs 11:15
Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, 1 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
14Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, 1 but victory comes by consulting many advisors. 1
16A gracious woman gets honor, 1 but ruthless people grasp for wealth. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18A man having no sense makes binding promises 1 and becomes responsible for his neighbor's debts. 1
Proverbs 22:26Do not be one who strikes hands in making a pledge, 1 or who puts up security for debts. 1
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 →