Proverbs 11:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:15

Proverbs 11:15. He that is surety for a stranger, &c. “He is in great danger to be undone, who stands bound to pay the debts of another man, especially of a stranger, whose ability and honesty are unknown to him; and the way to be secure from it, is not only to avoid such engagements one’s self, but to dislike to see other men enter into them.” Bishop Patrick. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:14

counsel: or helmsman. multitude of counsellers. Provided they are really "counsellers". safety = salvation. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:15

for a stranger, &c. Christ became surety for His People, and they were "strangers" (Ephesians 2:12 ); and He smarted for it, blessed be His Name! Hebrew. zur, an apostate. See note on Proverbs 5:3 . smart for it = be sore broken. See Psalms 38:8 ; Psalms 69:20 . is sure = is secure. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:14

"Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.""It is better when a people are governed by laws and conclusions resulting from the deliberation of many competent and authorized men, than when their fate is entrusted unconditionally to only one or to a few."[16] This proverb, however, does not necessarily apply to every situation. There is another proverb (not in the Bible) which says, "Too many cooks spoil the broth." read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:15

"He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth securityship is secure.""If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will regret it. You are better off if you don't get involved."[17] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:14

14. counsel—the art of governing (Proverbs 1:5). counsellors—literally, "one giving counsel"; the participle used as a collective. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:15

15. (Compare :-). suretiship—(Compare Margin), the actors put for the action, which may be lawfully hated. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:1-15

3. Wise living in various contexts 11:1-15Things that are abhorrent to the Lord concern much of chapter 11, especially Proverbs 11:1-21. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

1. False weights were exceedingly common (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Amos 8:5). 6. Transgressors] RV ’they that deal treacherously.’10. The shouting expresses exultation. 12. Disparaging remarks concerning neighbours are foolish.14. For counsel read ’statesmanship.’16. A woman of gracious disposition and manners obtains honour. 18. Worketh a deceitful work] RV ’earneth deceitful wages,’ fairy gold, apples of Sodom.21. Hands were struck in confirmation of a bargain. Hence the meaning here... read more

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