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.

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 27:13


[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.

Bible References

General references

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 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 27:13

[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”