Proverbs 11:15 - American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

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¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

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¹⁵ He who becomes security for an outsider shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure [from its penalties].

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¹⁵ Guaranteeing the debt of a stranger brings big trouble, but the one who refuses to shake hands will be secure.

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¹⁵ He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.

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¹⁵ He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

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¹⁵ Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

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A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman.