15 He who is (A)surety[a] for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates [b]being surety is secure.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:15 guaranty
  2. Proverbs 11:15 those pledging guaranty, lit. those who strike hands

15 (A)Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
    but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

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15 One who is a (A)guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it,
But one who hates [a]being a guarantor is secure.

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  1. Proverbs 11:15 Lit those who strike hands

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

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