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Proverbs 11:15

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 11:15 in other translations

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,
but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

Proverbs 11:15 · World English Bible

Proverbs 11:15 in context

  1. 13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
  2. 14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
  3. 15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
  4. 16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
  5. 17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.