Proverbs 11:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You will be sorry if you promise to pay a stranger’s debt. Refuse to make such promises and you will be safe.

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Only a fool would promise to pay for someone else’s debts.

If someone promises to pay the debt of a stranger, get a coat or something from him to keep until the debt is paid.

When you make a deal with a stranger, get something from him and any other foreigners with him to make sure he will pay you.