Parallel Verses
Amplified
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],
But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
New American Standard Bible
But he who hates
King James Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Holman Bible
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
International Standard Version
Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe.
A Conservative Version
He who is surety for a stranger shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
American Standard Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Bible in Basic English
He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
Darby Translation
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Julia Smith Translation
The evil one shall become evil, for he became surety for a stranger: and he hating those striking hands being secure.
King James 2000
He that is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it: and he that hates being surety is secure.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger, but he who refuses a pledge is safe.
Modern King James verseion
He who is surety for a stranger shall be ruined; and he who hates suretyship is safe.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that is surety for a stranger, hurteth himself; but he that meddleth not with suretyship, is sure.
NET Bible
The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.
New Heart English Bible
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
The Emphasized Bible
He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
Webster
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
World English Bible
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Youngs Literal Translation
Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
Themes
Creditors » Often exacted debts » From the sureties
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
14
Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],
But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18
A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 6:1-5
If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],
Proverbs 20:16
[The judge tells the creditor], “Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners.”
Proverbs 22:26-27
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.