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He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that is surety{H6148}{(H8804)} for a stranger{H2114}{(H8801)} shall smart{H7321}{(H8735)}{H7451} for it: and he that hateth{H8130}{(H8802)} suretiship{H8628}{(H8802)} is sure{H982}{(H8802)}.
Strong's King James
Yes, a guarantor for a stranger will suffer,
And him hating those who strike (shaking) hands is secure.
The F.O.G
Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
Young's Literal Translation
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