Add parallel Print Page Options

15 Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,(A)
    but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 11:15 Proverbs is opposed to providing surety for another’s loan (see note on 6:1–5) and expresses this view throughout the book.

15 Whoever puts up security(A) for a stranger will surely suffer,
    but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(B)

Read full chapter

26 Do not be one of those who give their hand in pledge,
    those who become surety for debts;(A)

Read full chapter

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(A)
    or puts up security for debts;

Read full chapter

13 Do not give collateral beyond your means;
    consider any collateral a debt you must pay.

Read full chapter
'Sirach 8:13' not found for the version: New International Version.

19 The sinner will come to grief through surety,
    and whoever undertakes too much will fall into lawsuits.

Read full chapter
'Sirach 29:19' not found for the version: New International Version.