15 One who is a (A)guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it,
But one who hates [a]being a guarantor is secure.
16 A (B)gracious woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches.
17 A (C)merciful person does [b]himself good,
But the cruel person [c]does himself harm.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:15 Lit those who strike hands
  2. Proverbs 11:17 Lit his soul
  3. Proverbs 11:17 Lit ruins his flesh

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