Proverbs 17:18

A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another,

Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible 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 made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another,

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts: