Devine Scripture

Proverbs 11:15

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

v.15This passage

v.16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 20:16

    Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

  • Proverbs 17:18

    A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

  • Proverbs 6:1

    My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

  • Proverbs 22:26

    Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Orof them that are sureties for debts.