NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He that is surety`arab (aw-rab') to braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange) for a stranger zuwr (zoor) to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery shall smart ruwa` (roo-ah') to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy) ra` (rah) bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). for it and he that hateth sane' (saw-nay') to hate (personally) -- enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, utterly. suretiship taqa` (taw-kah') to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping) is sure batach (baw-takh') to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure -- be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure. King James Bible He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Holman Christian Standard Bible If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected. International Standard Version Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe. NET Bible The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The evil one does evil when he meets the righteous, because he hates those who await good news. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever guarantees a stranger's loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure. King James 2000 Bible He that is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it: and he that hates being surety is secure. Links Proverbs 11:15Proverbs 11:15 NIV Proverbs 11:15 NLT Proverbs 11:15 ESV Proverbs 11:15 NASB Proverbs 11:15 KJV |