My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.