Proverbs 11:15

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:15

BSB
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
AKJV
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates indebtedness is sure.
CPDV
He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.
ERV
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.
NHEB
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
SMT
The evil one shall become evil, for he became surety for a stranger: and he hating those striking hands being secure.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:15

HethatissuretyH6148VerbforastrangerH2114VerbshallsmartH7451foritandhethathatethH8130VerbsuretishipH8628VerbissureH982Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 11:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:15
Summary
Guaranteeing stranger's debts brings suffering; refusing does not
Event
Warning about assuming strangers' debts
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom