Proverbs 11:15

World English Bible (2000)

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:18 : 18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
  • Prov 20:16 : 16 Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
  • Prov 22:26-27 : 26 Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. 27 If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
  • Prov 6:1-5 : 1 My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger; 2 You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth. 3 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. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. 5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.

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  • Prov 17:18-19
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  • Prov 22:25-27
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    25lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

    26Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

    27If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

  • Prov 20:16
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    14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

  • Job 17:3
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    16A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

  • Prov 14:17
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    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 29:24-25
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