“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
Proverbs 11:15 (KJV) |
Proverbs 11:15
From Proverbs 11, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.