My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge (that is surety) for foreigners.