English Standard Version
Proverbs 11:15
15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
Proverbs 11:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
- New International Version (NIV)Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.
- New Living Translation (NLT)There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.
Context of Proverbs 11:15
13Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. 14Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. 16A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. 17A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
Read all of Proverbs 11Proverbs 11:15 word by word
רַע־יֵ֭רוֹעַ כִּי־עָ֣רַב זָ֑ר וְשֹׂנֵ֖א תֹקְעִ֣ים בּוֹטֵֽחַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 11:15
- Proverbs 6:1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger,
- Proverbs 17:18One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
- Proverbs 20:16Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.
- Proverbs 22:26Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts.
Commentaries on Proverbs 11:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it - He shall find evil upon evil in it. See on Proverbs 6:1; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15See the marginal reference. The play upon “sure” and “suretiship” in the the King James Version (though each word is rightly rendered) has nothing corresponding to it in the Hebrew, and seems to have originated in a desire to give point to the proverb.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15Verse 15 The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15This message appears in Proverbs 6:1–5, 17:18, 20:16, 22:26, and 27:13.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. (Compare Pr 6:1). suretiship--(Compare Margin), the actors put for the action, which may be lawfully hated.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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