Sirach 8:13 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

¹³ Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

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Common English Bible

¹³ Don’t guarantee a loan beyond your ability, and if you do guarantee one, consider that you will need to pay.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ You should not kindle the coals of sinners by arguing with them. For you might be scorched by the flame from the fire of their sins.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹³ Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹³ You should not guarantee anyone else's loan to an extent that you cannot afford. You must be prepared to pay any such guarantee.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹³ Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.

Sirach 8:13 Cross References