A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 11:15 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: And he that hateth suretiship is sure. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who becomes security for an outsider shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure [from its penalties]. American Standard Version (1901) He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. Common English Bible Guaranteeing the debt of a stranger brings big trouble, but the one who refuses to shake hands will be secure. Catholic Public Domain Version He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure. |
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!