Proverbs 11:15
King James Version (KJV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
In context
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:15 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Evil [one] suffereth when he hath been surety [for] a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
- DBY Darby Translation
- It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.