It is senseless to give a pledge, to become surety for a 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.
To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
Take the garment of one who has given surety for a stranger; seize the pledge given as surety for foreigners.
Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.