World English Bible
"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
“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. ”
“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.”
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.