Proverbs 11:14-16
Living Bible
14 Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble; but with good counselors there is safety.
15 Be sure you know a person well before you vouch for his credit! Better refuse than suffer later.
16 Honor goes to kind and gracious women, mere[a] money to cruel men.
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- Proverbs 11:16 mere, implied.
Proverbs 11:14-16
New International Version
15 Whoever puts up security(C) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(D)
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(E)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
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