Proverbs 11:15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,(A)
but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.[a]
Proverbs 22:26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 Do not be one of those who give their hand in pledge,
those who become surety for debts;(A)
Ben Sira 8:13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 Do not give collateral beyond your means;
consider any collateral a debt you must pay.
Ben Sira 29:19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 The sinner will come to grief through surety,
and whoever undertakes too much will fall into lawsuits.
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