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Proverbs 11:15

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 15 Whoever guarantees a loan* for a stranger is sure to fare badly,+
  But whoever avoids* shaking hands in a pledge will be secure.

Proverbs 11:15

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 15 One will positively fare badly because he has gone surety for a stranger,+ but the one hating handshaking is keeping carefree.

Proverbs 11:15

The Bible in Living English
- 15 * One comes to grievous harm because he has gone security for a stranger;
  but he who hates hand-strikers has nothing to fear.

Proverbs 11:15

American Standard Version
- 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

Proverbs 11:15

The Emphasized Bible
- 15 He that becometh surety for a stranger goeth to utter ruin, But he that hateth striking hands is secure.

Proverbs 11:15

King James Version
- 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.