Proverbs 27:13

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Proverbs 27:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

12 The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

13 Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

14 If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

15 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,

Proverbs 6:2

if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,

Proverbs 6:3

then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor.

Proverbs 6:4

Allow no sleep to your eyes or slumber to your eyelids.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Proverbs 22:26

Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.

Proverbs 22:27

If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

Exodus 22:26

If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset,