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What does the Bible say about surety in Proverbs?

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Proverbs warns against becoming surety for a friend, as it can lead to being ensnared by your own words.

In Proverbs 6, the Bible provides strong counsel against becoming surety for someone else, explaining that doing so may bind you in obligations that are not yours. The scripture highlights the dangers of this behavior, warning that one can become trapped by their own mouth. This emphasizes the wisdom of avoiding unnecessary entanglements when it comes to the financial or personal commitments of others. Instead, the text encourages being prudent and, if already in such a situation, to seek a way out swiftly, akin to a deer escaping from a hunter.
Scripture References: Proverbs 6:1-5

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