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


In Context

12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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

16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:15He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

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 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.