Proverbs 11:15
Proverbs 11:15 The Message (MSG)
Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.
Proverbs 11:15 King James Version (KJV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: And he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Proverbs 11:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
Proverbs 11:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever guarantees to pay somebody else’s loan will suffer. It is safer to avoid such promises.
Proverbs 11:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Proverbs 11:15 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
Proverbs 11:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.
Proverbs 11:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness], But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
Proverbs 11:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.