The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.

for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!