Proverbs 11:15-17

The Message

¹⁵Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned;
if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.

¹⁶A woman of gentle grace gets respect,
but men of rough violence grab for loot.

¹⁷When you’re kind to others, you help yourself;
when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself.

Proverbs 11:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵Whoever puts up security^(A) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.^(B)

¹⁶A kindhearted woman gains honor,^(C)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)