Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:15
American Standard Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Amplified® Bible
He who becomes security for an outsider shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure [from its penalties].
Contemporary English Version
It's a dangerous thing to guarantee payment for someone's debts. Don't do it!
Darby English Version
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Good News Bible
If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will regret it. You are better off if you don't get involved.
King James Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
New American Standard Bible
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
New International Version
He who puts up security for another will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
New King James Version
He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates being surety is secure.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who becomes a guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates entanglements remains secure.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
Young's Literal Translation
Evil `one' suffereth when he hath been surety `for' a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.