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. "
— Proverbs 11:15, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. ”
“He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.”
“The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.”
“He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of snares, shall be secure.”
“He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.”
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.
Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend.
Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.
He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.
A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.
A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.