Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 11:15 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“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
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
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. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
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.
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