Ecclesiasticus 29:14

“An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Ecclesiasticus 29:14 Context

¹¹Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold. ¹²Shut up alms in thy storehouses: and it shall deliver thee from all affliction. ¹³It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear. ¹⁴An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him. ¹⁵Forget not the friendship of thy surety, for he hath given his life for thee. ¹⁶A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety: ¹⁷And he that is of an unthankful mind will leave him in danger that delivered him.