Other translations
American Standard Version
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The evil one does evil when he meets the righteous, because he hates those who await good news.
Darby Bible Translation
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
God's Word
Whoever guarantees a stranger's loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
International Standard Version
Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe.
NET Bible
The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.
New American Standard Bible
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
New International Version
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
New Living Translation
There's danger in putting up security for a stranger's debt; it's safer not to guarantee another person's debt.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
The World English Bible
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
EasyEnglish Bible
If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will be sorry. You will be safe if you do not agree to do that.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Evil [one] suffereth when he hath been surety [for] a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
New Life Version
He who puts himself as trust for what a stranger owes to another will suffer for it, but he who hates to be trusted for what another owes is safe.
The Voice Bible
Trouble compounds when you guarantee a stranger’s debt, but you’ll be safe if you refuse the pledge.
Living Bible
Be sure you know a person well before you vouch for his credit! Better refuse than suffer later.
New Catholic Bible
Whoever puts up bail for a stranger will suffer loss, but the one who refuses to do so will be safe.
Legacy Standard Bible
If one becomes a guarantor for a stranger, he will surely suffer, But he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
Jubilee Bible 2000
With anxiety shall he that is surety for a stranger be afflicted, and he that hates suretiship shall live securely.
Christian Standard Bible
If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He who becomes security for an outsider shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure [from its penalties].
New Century Version
Whoever guarantees to pay somebody else’s loan will suffer. It is safer to avoid such promises.
The Message
Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Guaranteeing a loan for a stranger leads to trouble, but one who hates to shake hands remains secure.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
Good News Translation®
If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will regret it. You are better off if you don't get involved.
Wycliffe Bible
He that maketh faith, that is, (an) obligation, for a stranger, shall be tormented with evil; but he that escheweth snares, shall be secure.
Contemporary English Version
It's a dangerous thing to guarantee payment for someone's debts. Don't do it!
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
Common English Bible © 2011
Guaranteeing the debt of a stranger brings big trouble, but the one who refuses to shake hands will be secure.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness], But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Harm will come to anyone going surety for another, but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.
New American Standard Bible
One who is a guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it, But one who hates being a guarantor is secure.
The Expanded Bible
Whoever guarantees to pay somebody else’s loan will suffer. It is safer to avoid such promises.
Tree of Life Version
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands on such a deal is secure.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
New International Reader's Version
Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer. But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe.
BRG Bible
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Complete Jewish Bible
He who guarantees a loan for a stranger will suffer, but refusing to underwrite is safe.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that is guaranty for a zar shall suffer for it, and he that hateth pledging collateral is secure.
Names of God Bible
Whoever guarantees a stranger’s loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.
Modern English Version
He who puts up a pledge for a stranger will suffer for it, and he who hates being a pledge is secure.
Easy-to-Read Version
You will be sorry if you promise to pay a stranger’s debt. Refuse to make such promises and you will be safe.
International Children’s Bible
Whoever guarantees to pay what somebody else owes will suffer. It is safer to avoid such promises.
Lexham English Bible
He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger, but he who refuses a pledge is safe.
New International Version - UK
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.