Sirach 29:16

¹⁶ A sinner will waste the property of his guarantor. (WEB)

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Proverbs 11:14–16

¹⁴ For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. ¹⁵ He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure. ¹⁶ A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Proverbs 22:25–27

²⁵ or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. ²⁶ Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts. ²⁷ If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

Sirach 14:3–5

³ Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money? (WEB) ⁴ He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others. Others will revel in his goods. (WEB) ⁵ If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be good? He won’t enjoy his possessions. (WEB)

Sirach 28:8–10

⁸ Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife. (WEB) ⁹ A man who is a sinner will trouble friends and sow discord among those who are at peace. (WEB) ¹⁰ As is the fuel of the fire, so it will burn; and as the stoutness of the stri… (WEB)

Sirach 8:12–14

¹² Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you; and if you lend, count it as a loss. (WEB) ¹³ Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay. (WEB) ¹⁴ Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him. (WEB)

Sirach 19:3–5

³ Decay and worms will have him as their heritage. A reckless soul will be taken away. (WEB) ⁴ He who is hasty to trust is shallow-hearted. He who sins offends against his own soul. (WEB) ⁵ He who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned. (WEB)

Proverbs 17:17–19

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ¹⁸ A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. ¹⁹ He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

Proverbs 27:12–14

¹² The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. ¹³ Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner. ¹⁴ If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will…

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