14 (A)Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 He who is (B)surety[a] for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates [b]being surety is secure.

16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:15 guaranty
  2. Proverbs 11:15 those pledging guaranty, lit. those who strike hands

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