Proverbs 11:15
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
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- Proverbs 6:1–3 My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger, you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth. Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.
- Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
- Proverbs 20:16 Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.