Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009) If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected. New American Standard Bible (©1995) He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure. King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. International Standard Version (©2012) Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe. King James 2000 Bible (©2003) He that is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it: and he that hates being surety is secure. American King James Version He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates indebtedness is sure. American Standard Version He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. Douay-Rheims Bible He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure. Darby Bible Translation It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure. English Revised Version He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure. Webster's Bible Translation He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. World English Bible He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. Young's Literal Translation Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
Proverbs 6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Proverbs 27:13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
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