One without sense enters an agreement and puts up security for his friend.
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor.
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
One with no sense shakes hands on a deal, securing a loan for a friend.
A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.
A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich #– #both lead only to poverty.