A man without sense gives a pledge, and becomes surety 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.
He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
Take a man's garment when he has given surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge when he gives surety for foreigners.
He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want.