Proverbs 22:26

The Passion Translation

Why would you ever guarantee a loan for someone else or promise to be responsible for someone’s debts?

Cross References

Proverbs 11:15

The evil man will do harm when confronted by a righteous man, because he hates those who await good news.

Proverbs 17:18

It’s stupid to run up bills you’ll never be able to pay or to cosign for the loan of your friend. Save yourself the trouble and don’t do either one.

Proverbs 27:13

Cosign for one you barely know and you will pay a great price! Anyone stupid enough to guarantee the loan of another deserves to have his property seized in payment.