Ben Sira 8:13

13 Be not surety beyond thy power; for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

Ben Sira 8:13 In-Context

11 Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words.

12 Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest to him, count it but lost.

13 Be not surety beyond thy power; for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

14 Go not to law against a judge, for they will judge for him according to his honor.

15 Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee; for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.