Proverbs 11:15
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
— Proverbs 11:15, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Evil <FI>one<Fi> suffereth when he hath been surety <FI>for<Fi> a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.