One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
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.
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.