Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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- Proverbs 6:1–3 My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger; Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;
- Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
- Proverbs 20:16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.