Proverbs 11:15

Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
- Basic English Bible

It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
- Darby Bible

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
- Webster's Bible

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

Evil [one] suffereth when he hath been surety [for] a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:15

11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.

11:16 Gracious woman - A woman endued with the grace of God. Retaineth - Or, holdeth fast her honour, or reputation.