Prompt Payment – Proverbs 3:28
“Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you’—when you already have it with you.” (Pro 3:28)
Pay Back – Psalm 37:21
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.” (Psa 37:21)
Supernatural Provision – 2 Kings 4:7
“She went and told the man of God, and he said, ‘Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.’” (2 Kin 4:7)
Forgiveness of Debts – Nehemiah 10:31
“When the neighboring peoples bring merchandise or grain to sell on the Sabbath, we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or on any holy day. Every seventh year we will forgo working the land and will cancel all debts.” (Neh 10:31)
Mercy – Luke 7:42
“Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” (Luk 7:42)
Schmuck
“One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.” (Pro 17:18)
Renegotiate
“My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.” (Pro 6:1–2)
Advisors
“Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.” (Pro 20:18)