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13 One who slanders reveals secrets,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance a people falls;
    security lies in many counselors.(B)
15 Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,(C)
    but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 11:15 Proverbs is opposed to providing surety for another’s loan (see note on 6:1–5) and expresses this view throughout the book.