Proverbs 11:15
He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
14With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
16A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18A man lacking sense, is one who striketh hands, giving security, before his neighbour.
Proverbs 22:26Be not of them who strike hands, of them who are sureties 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 →