Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
In other versions
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
ASV
He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
BBE
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
DBY
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
WEB
Evil `one' suffereth when he hath been surety `for' a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
YLT
He that is guarantor for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates standing for surety is sure.
ENG
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
WBT
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
BSB
In context
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.