Proverbs 11:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.”
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“He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Evil <FI>one<Fi> suffereth when he hath been surety <FI>for<Fi> a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 11:15 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
- Proverbs 17:18A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
- Proverbs 20:16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
- Proverbs 22:26Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.
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