Proverbs 17:18

One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.

If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor
or entered into an agreement with a stranger,

Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.

Don’t be one of those who enter agreements,
who put up security for loans.

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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 put up security for your neighbor
or entered into an agreement with a stranger,

If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.

Don’t be one of those who enter agreements,
who put up security for loans.