Proverbs 11:15

Bible in Basic English (1941)

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:18 : 18 A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
  • Prov 20:16 : 16 Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.
  • Prov 22:26-27 : 26 Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts: 27 If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.
  • Prov 6:1-5 : 1 My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another, 2 You are taken as in a net by the words of your mouth, the sayings of your lips have overcome you. 3 Do this, my son, and make yourself free, because you have come into the power of your neighbour; go without waiting, and make a strong request to your neighbour. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, or rest to them; 5 Make yourself free, like the roe from the hand of the archer, and the bird from him who puts a net for her.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 6:1
    79%

    1 My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another,

  • Prov 27:12-13
    2 verses
    79%

    12 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

    13 Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

  • Prov 17:18-19
    2 verses
    79%

    18 A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

    19 The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.

  • Prov 22:25-27
    3 verses
    78%

    25 For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul.

    26 Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:

    27 If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.

  • Prov 20:16
    77%

    16 Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

  • Prov 11:14
    77%

    14 When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

  • Job 17:3
    73%

    3 Be pleased, now, to be responsible for me to yourself; for there is no other who will put his hand in mine.

  • Prov 11:16
    72%

    16 A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

  • Prov 14:17
    72%

    17 He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

  • Prov 29:24-25
    2 verses
    72%

    24 A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

    25 The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

  • Prov 15:27
    72%

    27 He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

  • Prov 28:7-8
    2 verses
    71%

    7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

    8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

  • Prov 28:20
    71%

    20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

  • Job 36:18
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    18 ...

  • Exod 22:14
    70%

    14 If a man gets from his neighbour the use of one of his beasts, and it is damaged or put to death when the owner is not with it, he will certainly have to make payment for the loss.

  • Prov 11:28-29
    2 verses
    70%

    28 He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

    29 The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

  • Eccl 10:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8 He who makes a hole for others will himself go into it, and for him who makes a hole through a wall the bite of a snake will be a punishment.

    9 He who gets out stones from the earth will be damaged by them, and in the cutting of wood there is danger.

  • Prov 19:17
    70%

    17 He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

  • Prov 22:3
    70%

    3 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

  • Prov 28:27
    70%

    27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15 The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

  • Prov 5:10
    70%

    10 And strange men may be full of your wealth, and the fruit of your work go to the house of others;

  • Prov 25:17
    70%

    17 Let not your foot be frequently in your neighbour's house, or he may get tired of you, and his feeling be turned to hate.

  • Prov 21:18
    69%

    18 The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.

  • Prov 22:16
    69%

    16 He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

  • Ps 15:4-5
    2 verses
    69%

    4 Who gives honour to those who have the fear of the Lord, turning away from him who has not the Lord's approval. He who takes an oath against himself, and makes no change.

    5 He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.

  • Eccl 7:7
    69%

    7 The wise are troubled by the ways of the cruel, and the giving of money is the destruction of the heart.

  • Prov 15:22
    69%

    22 Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

  • Prov 10:9
    69%

    9 He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.

  • Eccl 5:5
    69%

    5 Let not your mouth make your flesh do evil. And say not before the angel, It was an error. So that God may not be angry with your words and put an end to the work of your hands.

  • Ps 37:21
    69%

    21 The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.

  • Prov 26:27
    69%

    27 He who makes a hole in the earth will himself go falling into it: and on him by whom a stone is rolled the stone will come back again.

  • Prov 28:22
    69%

    22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.

  • Prov 22:7
    69%

    7 The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.

  • Prov 29:3
    69%

    3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

  • Prov 13:20
    69%

    20 Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.