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Proverbs 11:15

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15Anyone who puts up money for what someone else owes will certainly suffer.

But a person who doesn’t agree to pay up for someone else is safe.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,

but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

If someone puts up security for a stranger,

he will suffer for it,

but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

NLTNew Living Translation

There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;

it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger,

but he who refuses a pledge is safe.

KJV 1900King James Version

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

And he that hateth suretiship is sure.