12
Do not lend to one who is stronger than you; but if you do lend anything, count it as a loss.
13
Do not give surety beyond your means; but if you give surety, be prepared to pay.
14
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
15
Do not go traveling with the reckless, or they will be burdensome to you; for they will act as they please, and through their folly you will perish with them.
16
Do not pick a fight with the quick-tempered, and do not journey with them through lonely country, because bloodshed means nothing to them, and where no help is at hand, they will strike you down.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.