Proverbs 11:15 · KJV
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}”
— Proverbs 11:15
Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong {men} retain riches.
Proverbs 11 — Context
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
14Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong {men} retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but {he that is} cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, {and} becometh surety in the presence of his friend. {understanding: Heb. heart}
Proverbs 6:1-5
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, {if} thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment that is surety {for} a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Proverbs 22:26-27
Be not thou {one} of them that strike hands, {or} of them that are sureties for debts.