NIV: Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
NAS: He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
KJV: He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
GWT: Whoever guarantees a stranger's loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.
ASV: He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
BBE: He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
DBY: It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
DRB: He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.
WBS: He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
WEB: He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
YLT: Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
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