Proverbs 11:15


He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],
But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].

Proverbs 17:18


A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 6:1-5

My son, if you have become surety (guaranteed a debt or obligation) for your neighbor,
If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],

Proverbs 20:16


[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.”

Proverbs 22:26-27


Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

General references

Bible References

That is surety

Proverbs 6:1
My son, if you have become surety (guaranteed a debt or obligation) for your neighbor,
If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],
Proverbs 17:18

A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 20:16

[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.”
Proverbs 22:26

Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.

General references

Proverbs 22:26

Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.