Bible verse
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
Proverbs 11:15 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
KJV
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
ASV
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
ERV
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.
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