New International Version
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

New Living Translation
There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.

English Standard Version
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

Berean Study Bible
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

New American Standard Bible
One who is a guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it, But one who hates being a guarantor is secure.

NASB 1995
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.

NASB 1977
He who is surety for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates going surety is safe.

Amplified Bible
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness], But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].

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.

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.

Contemporary English Version
It's a dangerous thing to guarantee payment for someone's debts. Don't do it!

Good News Translation
If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will regret it. You are better off if you don't get involved.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever guarantees a stranger's loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.

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.