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Proverbs 11:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 11:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 He who is (A)guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it,
But he who hates [a]being a guarantor is secure.
16 A (B)gracious woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches.
17 The (C)merciful man does [b]himself good,
But the cruel man [c]does himself harm.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:15 Lit those who strike hands
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit good to his own soul
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit troubles his flesh
Proverbs 11:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 11:15-17
New International Version
15 Whoever puts up security(A) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(B)
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(C)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
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