NET Bible
"The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure."
— Proverbs 11:15, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.
The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.
A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.
A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.
The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.