King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 11:15
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 11
13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14
Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.