Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Evil `one' suffereth when he hath been surety `for' a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.