Proverbs 17:18

A man lacking in sense pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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

My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,
Have given a pledge for a stranger,

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself
Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

Do not be among those who give pledges,
Among those who become guarantors for debts.

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A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,
Have given a pledge for a stranger,

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

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself
Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

Do not be among those who give pledges,
Among those who become guarantors for debts.