Proverbs 11:15
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
In context
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:15 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
- KJV King James Version
- He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
- 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.