15. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 11:15:1 ⧉רַע־יֵ֭רוֹעַrayeroabad, he will be harmed Proverbs 11:15:2 ⧉כִּי־עָ֣רַבkiaravfor he became surety Proverbs 11:15:3 ⧉זָ֑רzara stranger Proverbs 11:15:4 ⧉וְשֹׂנֵ֖אvesoneand one who hates Proverbs 11:15:5 ⧉תֹקְעִ֣יםtokeimthose who strike {hands} Proverbs 11:15:6 ⧉בּוֹטֵֽחַ׃boteakhis trusting or secure |
15. Formal Translation He who becomes surety for a stranger will suffer harm, but whoever hates striking hands remains secure. |
15. Dynamic Translation If you guarantee a stranger’s debt, you will get into trouble, but if you refuse to pledge, you will be safe. |