Proverbs 11:15-17
New International Reader's Version
15 Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer.
But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe.
16 A woman who has a kind heart gains honor.
But men who are not kind gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves.
But mean people bring ruin on themselves.
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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