Proverbs 11:15

Proverbs 11:15 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,

but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

15One who is a guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it,

But one who hates being a guarantor is secure.

15He 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].

15He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,

but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it;

But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

15Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.

15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,

but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

15Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer.

But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe.

15If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will be sorry.

You will be safe if you do not agree to do that.

15An evil [one] suffers when he has been guarantor [for] a stranger, || And whoever hates striking hands [in agreement] is confident.