15He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.


In Context

12 He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

13 He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

Proverbs 11:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it:] and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:15It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:15Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates indebtedness is sure.