Proverbs 11

NET

15 The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.


Darby

15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for anotherD4256; but he that hateth suretyshipD4257 is secure.


Darby Bible Notes

another - Or 'a stranger.' see Note, chs. 5.10; 27.2. suretyship - Lit. 'those that strike [hands].'


KJV

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smartK4190[for it]: and he that hateth suretishipK4191is sure.


KJV Bible Notes

smart: Heb. be sore broken. suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands.