Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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].
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
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
14 When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe. 15 He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe. 16 A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:18
A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
Proverbs 6:1-5
My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another,
Proverbs 20:16
Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.
Proverbs 22:26-27
Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts: