My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,

Impart to a wise man, and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase learning.

The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

Take his garment that is become surety for another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.

Weary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:

Take his garment that is become surety for another, and hold him in pledge for a strange woman.