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Proverbs 11:15
Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
Proverbs 11:15 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 11:15 in other translations
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
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In context
12 He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.
13 Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
14 Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.
15 Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
16 A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
17 Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
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